The average price of a 7-day trip to Osaka is $1,485 for a solo traveler, $2,667 for a couple, and $5,000 for a family of 4. Osaka hotels range from $51 to $255 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $380 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 $28 to $64 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 Osaka, JP

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITM and stay in a Osaka 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 Osaka is usually late September.

 

Average Osaka Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Osaka for a week is $1,094-$2,163($156-$309 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $568 to $1,301 for economy

Lodging: $57 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Osaka for a week is $2,722-$4,482($389-$640 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,136 to $2,602 for economy

Lodging: $57 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Osaka for a week is $3,518-$7,824($503-$1,118 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,272 to $5,204 for economy

Lodging: $114 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $77 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Osaka

How cheap can you make a vacation to Osaka? The cheapest trip to Osaka is about $115 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $43.

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 Osaka for a week is $806-$1,831($115-$262 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $568 to $1,301 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Osaka for a week is $1,486-$3,356($212-$479 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,136 to $2,602 for economy

Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Osaka for a week is $2,894-$6,712($413-$959 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,272 to $5,204 for economy

Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $29 to $82 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Osaka cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Osaka Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Osaka for a week is $2,499-$9,014($357-$1,288 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,363 to $3,239 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Osaka for a week is $4,254-$13,240($608-$1,891 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,726 to $6,478 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Osaka for a week is $8,508-$24,086($1,215-$3,441 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,452 to $12,956 for first class

Lodging: $248 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $570 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Osaka Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Osaka is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Osaka 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.

Osaka 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 Osaka 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

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Osaka.

 

Flight Costs to Osaka

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 Osaka our data includes 158 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Osaka 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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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 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 Osaka, 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 Osaka can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $484 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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