The average price of a 7-day trip to Kumamoto is $1,859 for a solo traveler, $3,339 for a couple, and $6,259 for a family of 4. Kumamoto hotels range from $46 to $179 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) are between $1,104 and $2,070 per person for economy flights and $3,464 to $6,496 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $68 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 Kumamoto, JP

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KMJ and stay in a Kumamoto hotel:

  • January 1st to March 11th (except the week of January 22nd)
  • August 20th to December 16th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kumamoto is usually late September.

 

Average Kumamoto Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Kumamoto for a week is $1,179-$2,729($168-$390 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $637 to $1,863 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Kumamoto for a week is $2,974-$5,482($425-$783 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,274 to $3,726 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Kumamoto for a week is $3,888-$10,052($555-$1,436 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,548 to $7,452 for economy

Lodging: $112 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $74 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Kumamoto

How cheap can you make a vacation to Kumamoto? The cheapest trip to Kumamoto is about $141 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 $41.

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 Kumamoto for a week is $988-$2,913($141-$416 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $637 to $1,863 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $46 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 Kumamoto for a week is $1,730-$4,986($247-$712 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,274 to $3,726 for economy

Lodging: $41 to $46 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 Kumamoto for a week is $3,460-$9,468($494-$1,353 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,548 to $7,452 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Kumamoto cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Kumamoto Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kumamoto.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Kumamoto for a week is $2,452-$9,281($350-$1,326 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,599 to $4,248 for first class

Lodging: $64 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Kumamoto for a week is $4,520-$14,530($646-$2,076 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,198 to $8,496 for first class

Lodging: $64 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kumamoto for a week is $9,040-$27,446($1,291-$3,921 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,396 to $16,992 for first class

Lodging: $128 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $1,075 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Kumamoto Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Kumamoto is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kumamoto 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.

Kumamoto 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Kumamoto 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Kumamoto.

 

Flight Costs to Kumamoto

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,070 average in early to mid August to a low of $1,104 in late September. Median flight price is $1,207. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kumamoto our data includes 39 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kumamoto from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,380 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kansai International (KIX) in Osaka (Japan) at an average of just $169.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kumamoto, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $966, so you can easily save about 88% 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 Kumamoto can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $447 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.

 

 

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