The average price of a 7-day trip to Lihue is $2,857 for a solo traveler, $5,131 for a couple, and $9,620 for a family of 4. Lihue hotels range from $112 to $513 per night with an average of $205, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $1060 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lihue Airport (LIH) are between $870 and $1,487 per person for economy flights and $2,730 to $4,666 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $95 to $165 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 Lihue, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LIH and stay in a Lihue hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lihue is usually late August to early September.
Average Lihue Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lihue for a week is $2,074-$4,315($296-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $151 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $311 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lihue for a week is $3,976-$7,150($568-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $151 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $254 to $311 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lihue for a week is $6,484-$12,406($926-$1,772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $302 to $376 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $356 to $435 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lihue
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lihue? The cheapest trip to Lihue is about $200 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 $233 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 $99.
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 Lihue for a week is $1,398-$3,467($200-$495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $503 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $112 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $233 to $263 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lihue for a week is $2,202-$5,356($315-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $112 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $233 to $263 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lihue for a week is $4,404-$10,082($629-$1,440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $224 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $326 to $421 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lihue cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lihue Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lihue.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lihue for a week is $4,023-$19,255($575-$2,751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $347 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,097 to $2,834 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $513 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,060 to $2,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lihue for a week is $6,450-$24,518($921-$3,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $694 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,194 to $5,668 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $513 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,060 to $2,332 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lihue for a week is $12,900-$42,040($1,843-$6,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $760 to $1,388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,388 to $11,336 for first class
Lodging: $532 to $1,026 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,590 to $3,498 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lihue Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lihue is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lihue 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.
Lihue 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 Lihue 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 Lihue.
Flight Costs to Lihue
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,487 average in late December to a low of $870 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lihue our data includes 352 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lihue from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,795 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 $135.
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 Lihue, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $618, so you can easily save about 71% 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 Lihue can easily cost $640 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1278 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.