The average price of a 7-day trip to Molokai is $1,877 for a solo traveler, $3,371 for a couple, and $6,320 for a family of 4. Molokai hotels range from $65 to $295 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Molokai Airport (MKK) are between $907 and $1,414 per person for economy flights and $2,846 to $4,437 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $84 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 Molokai, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKK and stay in a Molokai hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 27th to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Molokai is usually early to mid January.
Average Molokai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Molokai for a week is $1,416-$2,755($202-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $511 to $1,273 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Molokai for a week is $3,132-$4,898($447-$700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $2,546 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Molokai for a week is $4,680-$8,860($669-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $5,092 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Molokai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Molokai? The cheapest trip to Molokai is about $143 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 $52.
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 Molokai for a week is $998-$2,636($143-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $511 to $1,273 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Molokai for a week is $1,684-$4,252($241-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $2,546 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Molokai for a week is $3,368-$7,994($481-$1,142 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $5,092 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Molokai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Molokai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Molokai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Molokai for a week is $2,844-$9,586($406-$1,369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,226 to $3,513 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Molokai for a week is $4,812-$14,156($687-$2,022 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,452 to $7,026 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Molokai for a week is $9,624-$26,308($1,375-$3,758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,904 to $14,052 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Molokai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Molokai is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Molokai 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.
Molokai 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 Molokai 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 Molokai.
Flight Costs to Molokai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,414 average in late December to a low of $907 in early to mid January. Median flight price is $910. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Molokai our data includes 57 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Molokai from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,863 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu, HI (the United States) at an average of just $114.
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 Molokai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $507, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Molokai can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $735 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.