The average price of a 7-day trip to Jolo is $534 for a solo traveler, $959 for a couple, and $1,798 for a family of 4. Jolo hotels range from $31 to $140 per night with an average of $54. Average worldwide flight costs to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) are between $71 and $105 per person for economy flights and $223 to $329 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $52 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 Jolo, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZAM and stay in a Jolo hotel:
- February 19th to July 15th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- August 27th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jolo is usually early October.
Average Jolo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jolo for a week is $436-$764($62-$109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $69 to $88 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jolo for a week is $638-$1,216($91-$174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $138 to $176 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jolo for a week is $1,276-$2,432($182-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $276 to $352 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $104 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Jolo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jolo? The cheapest trip to Jolo is about $43 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $25.
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 Jolo for a week is $303-$435($43-$62 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $69 to $88 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jolo for a week is $456-$684($65-$98 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $138 to $176 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jolo for a week is $912-$1,368($130-$195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $276 to $352 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to Jolo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jolo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jolo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jolo for a week is $869-$1,759($124-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $175 to $226 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jolo for a week is $1,324-$2,678($189-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $350 to $452 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jolo for a week is $2,648-$5,356($378-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $700 to $904 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $280 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Jolo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jolo is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Jolo due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Jolo 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 Jolo 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Jolo.
Flight Costs to Jolo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $105 average in mid December to a low of $71 in early October. Median flight price is $75. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jolo our data includes 9 originating airports, and 4 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jolo from an airport like Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) in Manila (the Philippines) for an average $110 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Francisco Bangoy International (DVO) in Davao (the Philippines) at an average of just $66.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jolo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $34, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Jolo can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $349 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.