The average price of a 7-day trip to Taiwan is $924 for a solo traveler, $1,440 for a couple, and $1,221 for a family of 4. Taiwan hotels range from $44 to $215 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $90 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Taiwan (from all airports) are between $460 and $1,207 per person for economy flights and $1,444 to $3,790 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $72 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 Taiwan
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Taiwan and stay in a Taiwan hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- April 9th to April 29th (except the week of April 16th)
- August 20th to September 30th
- October 15th to December 16th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Taiwan is usually late August to early September.
Average Taiwan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Taiwan for a week is $841-$1,705($120-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $272 to $655 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Taiwan for a week is $1,365-$2,872($195-$410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $145 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $544 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Taiwan for a week is $2,723-$5,479($389-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $141 to $289 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $139 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $137 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Taiwan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Taiwan? The cheapest trip to Taiwan is about $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $37.
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 Taiwan for a week is $620-$1,344($89-$192 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $272 to $655 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $45 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Taiwan for a week is $1,011-$2,252($144-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $71 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $544 to $1,311 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $45 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Taiwan for a week is $1,987-$4,288($284-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $142 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $2,622 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $67 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Taiwan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Taiwan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Taiwan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Taiwan for a week is $1,860-$8,394($266-$1,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $679 to $1,637 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $957 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Taiwan for a week is $3,036-$11,046($434-$1,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,358 to $3,274 for first class
Lodging: $114 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $957 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Taiwan for a week is $6,065-$19,277($866-$2,754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $283 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,716 to $6,547 for first class
Lodging: $228 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $718 to $1,445 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Taiwan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Taiwan is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Taiwan 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.
Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
Flight Costs to Taiwan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,207 average in early to mid July to a low of $460 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $516. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Taiwan our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Taiwan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $747, so you can easily save about 162% 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 Taiwan can easily cost $266 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $532 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.