The average price of a 7-day trip to Kauai is $2,617 for a solo traveler, $4,700 for a couple, and $8,811 for a family of 4. Kauai hotels range from $117 to $399 per night with an average of $207, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lihue Airport (LIH) are between $870 and $1,487 per person for economy flights and $2,730 to $4,666 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $101 to $207 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 Kauai, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIH and stay in a Kauai hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kauai is usually late August to early September.
Average Kauai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kauai for a week is $1,960-$3,835($280-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $197 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kauai for a week is $3,904-$7,054($558-$1,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $197 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kauai for a week is $5,890-$12,976($841-$1,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $4,816 for economy
Lodging: $296 to $394 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $175 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kauai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kauai? The cheapest trip to Kauai is about $200 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 $140 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 $98.
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 Kauai for a week is $1,399-$2,787($200-$398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,204 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $117 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kauai for a week is $2,210-$4,614($316-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,408 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $117 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kauai for a week is $4,420-$8,748($631-$1,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $4,816 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $234 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kauai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kauai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kauai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kauai for a week is $4,477-$12,026($640-$1,718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $393 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,403 to $3,227 for first class
Lodging: $265 to $399 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kauai for a week is $7,364-$18,004($1,052-$2,572 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $786 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,806 to $6,454 for first class
Lodging: $265 to $399 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kauai for a week is $14,728-$32,378($2,104-$4,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $848 to $1,572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,612 to $12,908 for first class
Lodging: $530 to $798 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kauai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kauai is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kauai 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.
Kauai 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 Kauai 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 Kauai.
Flight Costs to Kauai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,487 average in late December to a low of $870 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kauai our data includes 352 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kauai from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,795 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 $135.
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 Kauai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $618, so you can easily save about 71% 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 Kauai can easily cost $670 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $44 per person. Private tours can cost $1332 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.