The average price of a 7-day trip to Mabul Island is $1,022 for a solo traveler, $1,836 for a couple, and $3,441 for a family of 4. Mabul Island hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tawau Airport (TWU) are between $57 and $178 per person for economy flights and $179 to $559 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $85 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 Mabul Island, MY

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TWU and stay in a Mabul Island hotel:

  • January 29th to March 25th
  • July 16th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mabul Island is usually early to mid October.

 

Average Mabul Island Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Mabul Island for a week is $721-$1,565($103-$224 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $55 to $160 for economy

Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Mabul Island for a week is $1,032-$2,356($147-$337 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $110 to $320 for economy

Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Mabul Island for a week is $2,056-$4,154($294-$593 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $640 for economy

Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $178 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Mabul Island

How cheap can you make a vacation to Mabul Island? The cheapest trip to Mabul Island is about $68 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 $200 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 $46.

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 Mabul Island for a week is $478-$1,894($68-$271 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $55 to $160 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mabul Island for a week is $680-$2,348($97-$335 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $110 to $320 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mabul Island for a week is $1,360-$3,976($194-$568 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $640 for economy

Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $280 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mabul Island cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Mabul Island Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Mabul Island for a week is $1,437-$8,861($205-$1,266 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $140 to $424 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Mabul Island for a week is $2,130-$10,594($304-$1,513 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $280 to $848 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mabul Island for a week is $4,260-$16,910($609-$2,416 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $560 to $1,696 for first class

Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $864 to $1,663 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Mabul Island Hotel Prices

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

Mabul Island 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 Mabul Island 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 Mabul Island.

 

Flight Costs to Mabul Island

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $178 average in late January to a low of $57 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $86. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mabul Island our data includes 10 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mabul Island from an airport like Senai International (JHB) in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) for an average $120 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $52.

 

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 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 Mabul Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $122, so you can easily save about 215% 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 Mabul Island can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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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