The average price of a 7-day trip to Taipei is $1,573 for a solo traveler, $2,825 for a couple, and $5,296 for a family of 4. Taipei hotels range from $38 to $243 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are between $931 and $1,611 per person for economy flights and $2,921 to $5,055 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $77 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 Taipei, TW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TSA and stay in a Taipei hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Taipei is usually mid to late September.
Average Taipei Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Taipei for a week is $1,003-$2,397($143-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Taipei for a week is $2,592-$4,708($370-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Taipei for a week is $3,424-$8,736($489-$1,248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,800 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $95 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Taipei
How cheap can you make a vacation to Taipei? The cheapest trip to Taipei is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $34.
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 Taipei for a week is $749-$1,948($107-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Taipei for a week is $1,372-$3,650($196-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Taipei for a week is $2,696-$7,264($385-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,800 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Taipei cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Taipei Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Taipei.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Taipei for a week is $2,579-$9,243($368-$1,320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,327 to $3,524 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Taipei for a week is $4,396-$13,950($628-$1,993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,654 to $7,048 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Taipei for a week is $8,792-$25,176($1,256-$3,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,308 to $14,096 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Taipei Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Taipei is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Taipei 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.
Taipei 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 Taipei 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 Taipei.
Flight Costs to Taipei
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,611 average in late July to a low of $931 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $992. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Taipei our data includes 112 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Taipei from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,939 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hualien (HUN) in Hualien (Taiwan) at an average of just $62.
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 Taipei, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $680, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Taipei can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.