The average price of a 7-day trip to Lapu Lapu is $1,679 for a solo traveler, $3,015 for a couple, and $5,653 for a family of 4. Lapu Lapu hotels range from $15 to $247 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) are between $1,059 and $2,020 per person for economy flights and $3,323 to $6,339 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $50 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 Lapu Lapu, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CEB and stay in a Lapu Lapu hotel:
- January 29th to April 8th
- August 20th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lapu Lapu is usually late August to early September.
Average Lapu Lapu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $918-$2,636($131-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $551 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $2,702-$5,208($386-$744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $3,372-$9,608($482-$1,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $7,272 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $57 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lapu Lapu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lapu Lapu? The cheapest trip to Lapu Lapu is about $103 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 $12.
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 Lapu Lapu for a week is $721-$2,261($103-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $551 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $1,370-$4,282($196-$612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $2,740-$8,420($391-$1,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $7,272 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $30 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Lapu Lapu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lapu Lapu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lapu Lapu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $2,225-$7,884($318-$1,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,146 to $3,691 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $3,826-$12,240($547-$1,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,292 to $7,382 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lapu Lapu for a week is $7,652-$22,716($1,093-$3,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,584 to $14,764 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lapu Lapu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lapu Lapu is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lapu Lapu 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.
Lapu Lapu 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 Lapu Lapu 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 Lapu Lapu.
Flight Costs to Lapu Lapu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,020 average in late December to a low of $1,059 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,146. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lapu Lapu our data includes 180 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lapu Lapu from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,158 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kalibo International (KLO) in Kalibo (the Philippines) 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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lapu Lapu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $961, so you can easily save about 91% 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 Lapu Lapu can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $432 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.