The average price of a 7-day trip to Emei is $1,300 for a solo traveler, $2,335 for a couple, and $4,377 for a family of 4. Emei hotels range from $65 to $232 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are between $702 and $1,184 per person for economy flights and $2,203 to $3,715 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $80 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Emei, TW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TPE and stay in a Emei hotel:
- January 29th to March 18th
- April 9th to April 22nd
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Emei is usually late August to early September.
Average Emei Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Emei for a week is $985-$1,939($141-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $407 to $959 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Emei for a week is $2,290-$3,908($327-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,918 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Emei for a week is $3,292-$6,916($470-$988 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $3,836 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $72 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Emei
How cheap can you make a vacation to Emei? The cheapest trip to Emei is about $94 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 21% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $54.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Emei for a week is $660-$1,622($94-$232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $407 to $959 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Emei for a week is $1,200-$2,854($171-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,918 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Emei for a week is $2,328-$5,708($333-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $3,836 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Emei cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Emei Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Emei.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Emei for a week is $2,164-$7,604($309-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $2,052 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Emei for a week is $3,638-$10,888($520-$1,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $4,104 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Emei for a week is $7,276-$20,048($1,039-$2,864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,320 to $8,208 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Emei Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Emei is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Emei due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Emei Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Emei hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Emei.
Flight Costs to Emei
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,184 average in late December to a low of $702 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $781. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Emei our data includes 344 originating airports, and 153 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Emei from an airport like Salta (SLA) in Salta (Argentina) for an average $7,808 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) in Manila (the Philippines) at an average of just $112.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Emei, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $482, so you can easily save about 69% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Emei can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $579 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.