The average price of a 7-day trip to Hualien is $780 for a solo traveler, $1,401 for a couple, and $2,626 for a family of 4. Hualien hotels range from $36 to $178 per night with an average of $49, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hualien Airport (HUN) are between $78 and $111 per person for economy flights and $245 to $348 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $66 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 Hualien, TW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HUN and stay in a Hualien hotel:
- February 5th to May 20th (except the weeks of February 19th, February 26th, March 26th and April 2nd)
- July 30th to September 30th (except the weeks of September 3rd and September 10th)
- November 19th to December 30th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hualien is usually early to mid August.
Average Hualien Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hualien for a week is $486-$1,258($69-$180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $70 to $100 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hualien for a week is $754-$1,842($108-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $140 to $200 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hualien for a week is $1,476-$3,364($211-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $400 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hualien
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hualien? The cheapest trip to Hualien is about $43 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $29.
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 Hualien for a week is $301-$616($43-$88 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $70 to $100 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hualien for a week is $476-$926($68-$132 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $140 to $200 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hualien for a week is $904-$1,672($129-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $400 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $71 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Hualien cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hualien Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hualien.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hualien for a week is $948-$7,045($135-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $125 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $149 to $230 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hualien for a week is $1,482-$8,150($212-$1,164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $250 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $298 to $460 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hualien for a week is $2,964-$12,736($423-$1,819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $500 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $596 to $920 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $356 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $880 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hualien Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hualien is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hualien 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.
Hualien 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 Hualien 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 Hualien.
Flight Costs to Hualien
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $111 average in late January to a low of $78 in early to mid August. Median flight price is $98. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hualien our data includes 7 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hualien from an airport like Kaohsiung International (KHH) in Kaohsiung (Taiwan) for an average $105 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Taipei Songshan (TSA) in Taipei (Taiwan) at an average of just $62.
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 Hualien, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $33, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Hualien can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $443 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.