The average price of a 7-day trip to Tacloban is $3,123 for a solo traveler, $5,609 for a couple, and $10,515 for a family of 4. Tacloban hotels range from $23 to $131 per night with an average of $33, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) are between $2,402 and $4,992 per person for economy flights and $7,537 to $15,665 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $20 to $44 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 Tacloban, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TAC and stay in a Tacloban hotel:
- January 15th to April 22nd (except the week of March 26th)
- July 2nd to July 15th
- August 20th to October 7th
- November 5th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tacloban is usually early September.
Average Tacloban Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tacloban for a week is $1,522-$4,823($217-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,232 to $4,293 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tacloban for a week is $5,234-$10,822($748-$1,546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,464 to $8,586 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $37 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tacloban for a week is $5,716-$18,848($817-$2,693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,928 to $17,172 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $38 to $43 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tacloban
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tacloban? The cheapest trip to Tacloban is about $203 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 45% 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 $19.
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 Tacloban for a week is $1,423-$4,807($203-$687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,232 to $4,293 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tacloban for a week is $2,732-$9,254($390-$1,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,464 to $8,586 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tacloban for a week is $5,404-$18,364($772-$2,623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,928 to $17,172 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $46 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Tacloban cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tacloban Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tacloban.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tacloban for a week is $3,593-$17,097($513-$2,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,895 to $12,493 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tacloban for a week is $6,796-$30,234($971-$4,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,790 to $24,986 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tacloban for a week is $13,592-$58,488($1,942-$8,355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,580 to $49,972 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tacloban Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tacloban is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Tacloban due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Tacloban 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 Tacloban 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 Tacloban.
Flight Costs to Tacloban
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $4,992 average in late December to a low of $2,402 in early September. Median flight price is $1,810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tacloban our data includes 97 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tacloban from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,277 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 $61.
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 Tacloban, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,590, so you can easily save about 108% 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 Tacloban can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $327 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.