The average price of a 7-day trip to Makati is $1,295 for a solo traveler, $2,326 for a couple, and $4,360 for a family of 4. Makati hotels range from $26 to $134 per night with an average of $43, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are between $834 and $1,435 per person for economy flights and $2,617 to $4,503 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $56 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 Makati, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MNL and stay in a Makati hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Makati is usually early to mid September.
Average Makati Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Makati for a week is $833-$1,919($119-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,263 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Makati for a week is $2,252-$3,918($322-$560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,526 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Makati for a week is $2,864-$7,052($409-$1,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $5,052 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $72 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Makati
How cheap can you make a vacation to Makati? The cheapest trip to Makati is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% 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 $22.
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 Makati for a week is $670-$1,766($96-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,263 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Makati for a week is $1,220-$3,232($174-$462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,526 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Makati for a week is $2,380-$6,284($340-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $5,052 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Makati cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Makati Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Makati.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Makati for a week is $1,804-$6,644($258-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,577 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $134 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Makati for a week is $3,122-$9,928($446-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $5,154 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $134 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Makati for a week is $6,244-$18,176($892-$2,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,704 to $10,308 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $268 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Makati Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Makati is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Makati 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.
Makati 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 Makati 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 Makati.
Flight Costs to Makati
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,435 average in late December to a low of $834 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $948. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Makati our data includes 339 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Makati from an airport like Salta (SLA) in Salta (Argentina) for an average $6,550 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Marinduque (MRQ) in Marinduque (the Philippines) at an average of just $55.
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 Makati, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $601, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Makati can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $437 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.