The average price of a 7-day trip to Kuantan is $1,806 for a solo traveler, $3,244 for a couple, and $6,081 for a family of 4. Kuantan hotels range from $18 to $94 per night with an average of $37, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kuantan Airport (KUA) are between $593 and $3,219 per person for economy flights and $1,861 to $10,101 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $15 to $28 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 Kuantan, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KUA and stay in a Kuantan hotel:
- January 29th to April 8th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 26th)
- April 23rd to July 15th
- October 22nd to December 9th (except the weeks of October 29th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kuantan is usually mid May.
Average Kuantan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kuantan for a week is $537-$3,142($77-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $318 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $21 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kuantan for a week is $1,510-$7,136($216-$1,019 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $636 to $5,280 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $21 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kuantan for a week is $1,920-$11,836($274-$1,691 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,272 to $10,560 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $42 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $62 to $82 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kuantan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kuantan? The cheapest trip to Kuantan is about $67 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 19% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $16.
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 Kuantan for a week is $470-$3,052($67-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $318 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kuantan for a week is $844-$5,804($121-$829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $636 to $5,280 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kuantan for a week is $1,664-$11,488($238-$1,641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,272 to $10,560 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kuantan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kuantan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kuantan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kuantan for a week is $1,158-$9,393($165-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $5,623 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kuantan for a week is $2,034-$15,366($291-$2,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $11,246 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kuantan for a week is $4,068-$29,364($581-$4,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $22,492 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $188 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kuantan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kuantan is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kuantan 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.
Kuantan 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 Kuantan 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 Kuantan.
Flight Costs to Kuantan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,219 average in early to mid August to a low of $593 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,096. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kuantan our data includes 9 originating airports, and 19 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kuantan from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $4,874 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $42.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kuantan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,626, so you can easily save about 443% 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 Kuantan can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $236 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.