The average price of a 7-day trip to Nikko is $2,255 for a solo traveler, $4,050 for a couple, and $7,593 for a family of 4. Nikko hotels range from $81 to $370 per night with an average of $131, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fukushima Airport (FKS) are between $855 and $1,457 per person for economy flights and $2,683 to $4,572 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $140 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 Nikko, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FKS and stay in a Nikko hotel:
- January 8th to April 15th
- September 10th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 8th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nikko is usually mid to late September.
Average Nikko Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nikko for a week is $1,285-$3,317($184-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $586 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nikko for a week is $2,808-$5,900($401-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,172 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nikko for a week is $4,420-$11,216($631-$1,602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,344 to $5,244 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $342 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $87 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nikko
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nikko? The cheapest trip to Nikko is about $170 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 $104 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 $65.
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 Nikko for a week is $1,193-$2,602($170-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $586 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $104 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nikko for a week is $1,996-$4,340($285-$620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,172 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $104 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nikko for a week is $3,992-$8,332($570-$1,190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,344 to $5,244 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nikko cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nikko Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nikko.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nikko for a week is $4,171-$12,606($596-$1,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $125 to $308 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $3,382 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $370 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nikko for a week is $6,734-$18,144($962-$2,592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $250 to $616 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,376 to $6,764 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $370 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nikko for a week is $13,468-$32,754($1,924-$4,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $500 to $1,232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,752 to $13,528 for first class
Lodging: $536 to $740 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,767 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nikko Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nikko is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nikko 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.
Nikko 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 Nikko 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Nikko.
Flight Costs to Nikko
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,457 average in early August to a low of $855 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,067. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nikko our data includes 13 originating airports, and 19 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nikko from an airport like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, NY (the United States) for an average $1,503 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Osaka International (ITM) in Osaka (Japan) at an average of just $316.
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 Nikko, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $602, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Nikko can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $921 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.