The average price of a 7-day trip to Samal is $2,243 for a solo traveler, $4,028 for a couple, and $7,552 for a family of 4. Samal hotels range from $50 to $208 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) are between $1,899 and $2,602 per person for economy flights and $5,959 to $8,165 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $91 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 Samal, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DVO and stay in a Samal hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 5th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Samal is usually early to mid September.
Average Samal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Samal for a week is $1,480-$3,253($211-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $980 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Samal for a week is $4,606-$6,856($658-$979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,960 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Samal for a week is $5,458-$12,256($780-$1,751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,920 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Samal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Samal? The cheapest trip to Samal is about $176 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 17% 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 $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 Samal for a week is $1,233-$2,804($176-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $980 to $2,238 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 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 Samal for a week is $2,346-$5,308($335-$758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,960 to $4,476 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 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 Samal for a week is $4,644-$10,616($663-$1,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,920 to $8,952 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Samal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Samal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Samal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Samal for a week is $4,087-$9,434($584-$1,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,862 to $5,505 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $432 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Samal for a week is $7,502-$16,276($1,072-$2,325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $382 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,724 to $11,010 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $432 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Samal for a week is $15,004-$31,256($2,143-$4,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,448 to $22,020 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $648 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Samal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Samal is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Samal due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Samal 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 Samal 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 Samal.
Flight Costs to Samal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,602 average in late July to a low of $1,899 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,379. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Samal our data includes 53 originating airports, and 67 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Samal from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,631 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Mactan-Cebu International (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City (the Philippines) at an average of just $60.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Samal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $704, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Samal can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 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.