The average price of a 7-day trip to Nias is $563 for a solo traveler, $1,011 for a couple, and $1,896 for a family of 4. Nias hotels range from $22 to $101 per night with an average of $39, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Binaka Airport (GNS) are between $157 and $361 per person for economy flights and $493 to $1,133 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $20 to $37 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 Nias, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GNS and stay in a Nias hotel:
- May 14th to June 17th
- July 30th to December 23rd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nias is usually late May.
Average Nias Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nias for a week is $443-$821($63-$117 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $135 to $310 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nias for a week is $762-$1,492($109-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $270 to $620 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nias for a week is $1,424-$2,720($203-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $540 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $74 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $54 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nias
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nias? The cheapest trip to Nias is about $44 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 67% 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 $19.
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 Nias for a week is $305-$669($44-$96 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $135 to $310 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nias for a week is $496-$1,098($71-$157 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $270 to $620 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nias for a week is $944-$2,100($135-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $540 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Nias cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nias Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nias.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nias for a week is $937-$5,358($134-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $831 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $101 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nias for a week is $1,574-$6,756($225-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,662 for first class
Lodging: $50 to $101 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nias for a week is $3,148-$11,136($450-$1,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,324 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $202 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nias Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nias is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Nias due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Nias 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 Nias 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Nias.
Flight Costs to Nias
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $361 average in mid April to a low of $157 in late May. Median flight price is $174. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nias our data includes 3 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nias from an airport like Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK) in Jakarta (Indonesia) for an average $316 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kualanamu International (KNO) in Medan (Indonesia) at an average of just $112.
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 Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nias, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $203, so you can easily save about 129% 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 Nias can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $251 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.