The average price of a 7-day trip to Papaikou is $1,942 for a solo traveler, $3,488 for a couple, and $6,539 for a family of 4. Papaikou hotels range from $48 to $287 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilo International Airport (ITO) are between $1,006 and $1,666 per person for economy flights and $3,157 to $5,228 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $103 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 Papaikou, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITO and stay in a Papaikou hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 7th to May 20th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Papaikou is usually mid to late September.
Average Papaikou Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Papaikou for a week is $1,341-$2,906($192-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,333 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Papaikou for a week is $3,170-$5,626($453-$804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,666 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Papaikou for a week is $4,644-$9,920($663-$1,417 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,332 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $157 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Papaikou
How cheap can you make a vacation to Papaikou? The cheapest trip to Papaikou is about $140 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 $120 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 $38.
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 Papaikou for a week is $978-$2,509($140-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,333 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Papaikou for a week is $1,728-$4,178($247-$597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,666 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Papaikou for a week is $3,456-$7,852($494-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,332 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Papaikou cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Papaikou Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Papaikou.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Papaikou for a week is $3,007-$9,622($430-$1,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,327 to $3,066 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Papaikou for a week is $5,090-$14,060($727-$2,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,654 to $6,132 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Papaikou for a week is $10,180-$25,528($1,454-$3,647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,308 to $12,264 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $574 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Papaikou Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Papaikou is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Papaikou 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.
Papaikou 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 Papaikou 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 Papaikou.
Flight Costs to Papaikou
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,666 average in late December to a low of $1,006 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,031. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Papaikou our data includes 269 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Papaikou from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,532 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 $158.
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 Papaikou, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $660, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Papaikou can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $715 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.