The average price of a 7-day trip to Minakami is $2,964 for a solo traveler, $5,323 for a couple, and $9,980 for a family of 4. Minakami hotels range from $99 to $455 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Niigata Airport (KIJ) are between $906 and $2,241 per person for economy flights and $2,843 to $7,032 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $127 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 Minakami, JP

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

  • January 8th to April 1st (except the weeks of January 22nd and March 19th)
  • August 20th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Minakami is usually late September.

 

Average Minakami Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Minakami for a week is $1,643-$4,662($235-$666 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $525 to $1,793 for economy

Lodging: $100 to $168 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $270 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Minakami for a week is $3,448-$8,240($493-$1,177 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,050 to $3,586 for economy

Lodging: $100 to $168 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $270 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Minakami for a week is $5,372-$13,500($767-$1,929 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,100 to $7,172 for economy

Lodging: $200 to $336 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $432 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Minakami

How cheap can you make a vacation to Minakami? The cheapest trip to Minakami is about $181 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 $256 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 $79.

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 Minakami for a week is $1,265-$4,041($181-$577 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $525 to $1,793 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $256 to $286 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Minakami for a week is $2,056-$6,366($294-$909 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,050 to $3,586 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $256 to $286 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Minakami for a week is $4,112-$12,048($587-$1,721 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,100 to $7,172 for economy

Lodging: $158 to $198 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $410 to $458 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Minakami cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Minakami Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Minakami for a week is $3,885-$14,556($555-$2,079 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $155 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,444 to $4,805 for first class

Lodging: $226 to $455 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Minakami for a week is $6,414-$21,048($916-$3,007 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $310 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,888 to $9,610 for first class

Lodging: $226 to $455 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Minakami for a week is $12,828-$37,260($1,833-$5,323 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $620 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,776 to $19,220 for first class

Lodging: $452 to $910 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,024 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Minakami Hotel Prices

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

Minakami 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 Minakami 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

While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Minakami.

 

Flight Costs to Minakami

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,241 average in early to mid July to a low of $906 in late September. Median flight price is $1,104. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Minakami our data includes 29 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Minakami from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kansai International (KIX) in Osaka (Japan) at an average of just $144.

 

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 Minakami, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,335, so you can easily save about 147% 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 Minakami can easily cost $570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1135 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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