The average price of a 7-day trip to Kenai is $1,932 for a solo traveler, $3,470 for a couple, and $6,505 for a family of 4. Kenai hotels range from $59 to $268 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $95 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 Kenai, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Kenai hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kenai is usually mid to late September.
Average Kenai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kenai for a week is $1,196-$2,925($171-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,132 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kenai for a week is $2,592-$5,030($370-$719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,264 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kenai for a week is $3,896-$8,994($557-$1,285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,528 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kenai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kenai? The cheapest trip to Kenai is about $134 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 $52.
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 Kenai for a week is $938-$2,287($134-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,132 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kenai for a week is $1,564-$3,734($223-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,264 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kenai for a week is $3,128-$6,964($447-$995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,528 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kenai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kenai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kenai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kenai for a week is $2,439-$11,600($348-$1,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $181 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,081 to $2,581 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kenai for a week is $4,080-$15,448($583-$2,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $362 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,162 to $5,162 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,292 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kenai for a week is $8,160-$26,246($1,166-$3,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $724 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,324 to $10,324 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $536 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,020 to $1,809 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kenai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kenai is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kenai 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.
Kenai 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 Kenai 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 Kenai.
Flight Costs to Kenai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kenai our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kenai from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Kenai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Kenai can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $668 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.