The average price of a 7-day trip to Mataking Island is $1,001 for a solo traveler, $1,798 for a couple, and $3,370 for a family of 4. Mataking Island hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $680 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 $49 to $102 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 Mataking Island, MY

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

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

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

 

Average Mataking Island Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Mataking Island for a week is $860-$1,486($123-$212 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $55 to $160 for economy

Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Mataking Island for a week is $1,262-$2,396($180-$342 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $110 to $320 for economy

Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Mataking Island for a week is $2,288-$4,720($327-$674 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $640 for economy

Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $116 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Mataking Island

How cheap can you make a vacation to Mataking Island? The cheapest trip to Mataking Island is about $74 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 $140 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 $50.

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 Mataking Island for a week is $516-$1,562($74-$223 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $55 to $160 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mataking Island for a week is $732-$2,044($105-$292 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $110 to $320 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mataking Island for a week is $1,464-$3,548($209-$507 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $640 for economy

Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $210 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Mataking Island cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Mataking 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 Mataking Island.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Mataking Island for a week is $1,666-$10,461($238-$1,494 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $123 to $325 for first class

Lodging: $137 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Mataking Island for a week is $2,510-$12,354($359-$1,765 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $246 to $650 for first class

Lodging: $137 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mataking Island for a week is $5,020-$19,566($717-$2,795 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $492 to $1,300 for first class

Lodging: $274 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $952 to $1,999 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Mataking Island Hotel Prices

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

Mataking 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 Mataking 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 Mataking Island.

 

Flight Costs to Mataking 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 Mataking Island our data includes 10 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mataking 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 Mataking 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 Mataking Island can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $687 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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