The average price of a 7-day trip to Kamakura is $1,794 for a solo traveler, $3,222 for a couple, and $6,040 for a family of 4. Kamakura hotels range from $89 to $267 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tokyo International Airport (HND) are between $1,067 and $1,514 per person for economy flights and $3,348 to $4,751 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $78 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 Kamakura, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HND and stay in a Kamakura hotel:
- January 8th to April 8th
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kamakura is usually late November to early December.
Average Kamakura Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kamakura for a week is $1,338-$2,342($191-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $623 to $1,226 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kamakura for a week is $3,108-$4,690($444-$670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,246 to $2,452 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kamakura for a week is $4,164-$8,228($595-$1,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,492 to $4,904 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kamakura
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kamakura? The cheapest trip to Kamakura is about $178 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $78.
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 Kamakura for a week is $1,245-$2,134($178-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $623 to $1,226 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kamakura for a week is $2,022-$3,668($289-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,246 to $2,452 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $89 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kamakura for a week is $3,876-$7,204($554-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,492 to $4,904 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kamakura cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kamakura Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kamakura.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kamakura for a week is $2,696-$10,954($385-$1,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,358 to $3,470 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kamakura for a week is $4,600-$15,572($657-$2,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,716 to $6,940 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kamakura for a week is $9,200-$27,976($1,314-$3,997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,432 to $13,880 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kamakura Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kamakura is higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kamakura due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kamakura 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 Kamakura 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 Kamakura.
Flight Costs to Kamakura
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,514 average in early August to a low of $1,067 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,158. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kamakura our data includes 376 originating airports, and 151 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kamakura from an airport like Knox County Regional (RKD) in Rockland, ME (the United States) for an average $8,070 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Yamagata (GAJ) in Yamagata (Japan) at an average of just $178.
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 Kamakura, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $447, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Kamakura can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $665 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.