The average price of a 7-day trip to Manila is $1,248 for a solo traveler, $2,241 for a couple, and $4,202 for a family of 4. Manila hotels range from $25 to $142 per night with an average of $39, 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 $19 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 Manila, PH

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MNL and stay in a Manila hotel:

  • January 15th to March 25th
  • August 20th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Manila is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Manila Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Manila for a week is $782-$1,847($112-$264 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $445 to $1,191 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $37 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 Manila for a week is $2,138-$3,918($305-$560 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $890 to $2,382 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $37 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 Manila for a week is $2,660-$6,776($380-$968 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,780 to $4,764 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $74 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $58 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Manila

How cheap can you make a vacation to Manila? The cheapest trip to Manila is about $93 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 Manila for a week is $649-$1,712($93-$245 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $445 to $1,191 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Manila for a week is $1,178-$3,064($168-$438 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $890 to $2,382 for economy

Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Manila for a week is $2,308-$5,984($330-$855 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,780 to $4,764 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Manila cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Manila Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Manila for a week is $1,667-$6,831($238-$976 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $975 to $2,561 for first class

Lodging: $71 to $142 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 Manila for a week is $2,908-$10,134($415-$1,448 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,950 to $5,122 for first class

Lodging: $71 to $142 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 Manila for a week is $5,816-$18,858($831-$2,694 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,900 to $10,244 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $284 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $448 to $941 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Manila Hotel Prices

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

Manila 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 Manila 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Manila.

 

Flight Costs to Manila

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 Manila our data includes 339 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Manila 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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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 Manila, 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 Manila can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $350 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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