The average price of a 7-day trip to Hilo is $2,146 for a solo traveler, $3,854 for a couple, and $7,226 for a family of 4. Hilo hotels range from $60 to $316 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilo International Airport (ITO) are between $1,006 and $1,666 per person for economy flights and $3,157 to $5,228 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $129 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 Hilo, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITO and stay in a Hilo hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 7th to May 20th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hilo is usually mid to late September.
Average Hilo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hilo for a week is $1,574-$3,222($225-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $129 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,383 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hilo for a week is $3,438-$6,074($491-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $258 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,766 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $156 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hilo for a week is $5,024-$11,016($718-$1,574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $516 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,532 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $312 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hilo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hilo? The cheapest trip to Hilo is about $153 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $51.
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 Hilo for a week is $1,070-$2,707($153-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,383 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hilo for a week is $1,834-$4,454($262-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,766 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hilo for a week is $3,668-$8,524($524-$1,218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,532 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hilo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hilo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hilo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hilo for a week is $3,611-$11,328($516-$1,618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $245 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,717 to $3,997 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $316 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hilo for a week is $6,280-$17,040($897-$2,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $490 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,434 to $7,994 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $316 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hilo for a week is $12,560-$30,708($1,794-$4,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $980 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,868 to $15,988 for first class
Lodging: $314 to $632 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,310 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hilo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hilo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hilo 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.
Hilo 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 Hilo 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Hilo.
Flight Costs to Hilo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,666 average in late December to a low of $1,006 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,031. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hilo our data includes 269 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hilo from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu, HI (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Hilo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $660, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Hilo can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $787 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.