The average price of a 7-day trip to Nara is $1,956 for a solo traveler, $3,513 for a couple, and $6,586 for a family of 4. Nara hotels range from $65 to $295 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Osaka International Airport (ITM) are between $1,000 and $1,586 per person for economy flights and $3,138 to $4,977 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $100 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 Nara, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITM and stay in a Nara hotel:
- January 8th to April 8th (except the week of March 26th)
- August 27th to December 9th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nara is usually late September.
Average Nara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nara for a week is $1,183-$2,845($169-$406 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $568 to $1,269 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nara for a week is $2,972-$5,448($425-$778 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,136 to $2,538 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $146 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nara for a week is $4,090-$9,628($584-$1,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,272 to $5,076 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $292 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $65 to $74 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nara? The cheapest trip to Nara is about $152 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $54.
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 Nara for a week is $1,067-$2,092($152-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $568 to $1,269 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nara for a week is $1,810-$3,704($259-$529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,136 to $2,538 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nara for a week is $3,512-$7,228($502-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,272 to $5,076 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nara for a week is $3,072-$8,861($439-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,522 to $3,071 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nara for a week is $5,238-$13,402($748-$1,915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,044 to $6,142 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nara for a week is $10,476-$25,076($1,497-$3,582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,088 to $12,284 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nara is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nara 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.
Nara 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 Nara 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 Nara.
Flight Costs to Nara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,586 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,000 in late September. Median flight price is $1,209. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nara our data includes 158 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nara from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $7,517 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tajima (TJH) in Toyooka (Japan) at an average of just $135.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $586, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Nara 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.