The average price of a 7-day trip to Sendai is $2,303 for a solo traveler, $4,136 for a couple, and $7,754 for a family of 4. Sendai hotels range from $106 to $627 per night with an average of $187, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sendai Airport (SDJ) are between $906 and $1,533 per person for economy flights and $2,843 to $4,811 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $92 to $139 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 Sendai, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDJ and stay in a Sendai hotel:
- January 8th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 5th, February 19th and April 16th)
- August 20th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sendai is usually late September.
Average Sendai Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sendai for a week is $1,435-$3,283($205-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,272 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sendai for a week is $3,370-$6,050($481-$864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,544 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sendai for a week is $5,092-$11,056($727-$1,579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,088 for economy
Lodging: $268 to $346 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $72 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sendai
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sendai? The cheapest trip to Sendai is about $189 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 $87.
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 Sendai for a week is $1,323-$2,792($189-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,272 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sendai for a week is $2,124-$4,624($303-$661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,544 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $106 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sendai for a week is $4,248-$8,864($607-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,088 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $212 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Sendai cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sendai Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sendai.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sendai for a week is $4,542-$9,435($649-$1,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $193 to $278 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,391 to $3,727 for first class
Lodging: $481 to $627 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sendai for a week is $7,284-$15,108($1,041-$2,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $386 to $556 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,782 to $7,454 for first class
Lodging: $481 to $627 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sendai for a week is $13,848-$30,216($1,978-$4,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $772 to $1,112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,564 to $14,908 for first class
Lodging: $962 to $1,254 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $855 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sendai Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sendai is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sendai 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.
Sendai 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 Sendai 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 Sendai.
Flight Costs to Sendai
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,533 average in early August to a low of $906 in late September. Median flight price is $1,005. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sendai our data includes 49 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sendai from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,454 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kobe (UKB) in Kobe Honshu Island (Japan) at an average of just $136.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sendai, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $628, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Sendai can easily cost $600 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $40 per person. Private tours can cost $1199 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.