The average price of a 7-day trip to Lanai is $2,026 for a solo traveler, $3,639 for a couple, and $6,822 for a family of 4. Lanai hotels range from $58 to $265 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lanai Airport (LNY) are between $1,054 and $1,556 per person for economy flights and $3,307 to $4,883 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $104 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 Lanai, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LNY and stay in a Lanai hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 7th to July 15th (except the weeks of May 21st, June 4th and June 25th)
- August 27th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 8th and October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lanai is usually early to mid January.
Average Lanai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lanai for a week is $1,377-$3,007($197-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $597 to $1,385 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lanai for a week is $3,224-$5,462($461-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,194 to $2,770 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lanai for a week is $4,620-$9,796($660-$1,399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,388 to $5,540 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $183 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lanai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lanai? The cheapest trip to Lanai is about $149 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 $49.
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 Lanai for a week is $1,045-$2,653($149-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $597 to $1,385 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 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 Lanai for a week is $1,796-$4,346($257-$621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,194 to $2,770 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 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 Lanai for a week is $3,592-$8,116($513-$1,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,388 to $5,540 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lanai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lanai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lanai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lanai for a week is $3,030-$9,969($433-$1,424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $3,116 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lanai for a week is $5,268-$14,394($753-$2,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,272 to $6,232 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lanai for a week is $10,536-$26,568($1,505-$3,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,544 to $12,464 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $530 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lanai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lanai is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lanai 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.
Lanai 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 Lanai 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 Lanai.
Flight Costs to Lanai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,556 average in late December to a low of $1,054 in early to mid January. Median flight price is $1,017. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lanai our data includes 53 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lanai from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,618 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 $139.
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 Lanai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $502, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Lanai can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $661 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.