The average price of a 7-day trip to Tarakan is $673 for a solo traveler, $1,209 for a couple, and $2,266 for a family of 4. Tarakan hotels range from $14 to $145 per night with an average of $25, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Juwata Airport (TRK) are between $165 and $294 per person for economy flights and $518 to $923 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $40 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 Tarakan, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRK and stay in a Tarakan hotel:
- mid March
- May 14th to June 3rd
- July 23rd to December 23rd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tarakan is usually late November to early December.
Average Tarakan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tarakan for a week is $491-$1,085($70-$155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $110 to $235 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tarakan for a week is $900-$1,718($129-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $220 to $470 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $48 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tarakan for a week is $1,580-$2,858($226-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $940 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $96 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tarakan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tarakan? The cheapest trip to Tarakan is about $37 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $11.
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 Tarakan for a week is $260-$1,123($37-$160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $110 to $235 for economy
Lodging: $11 to $14 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tarakan for a week is $454-$1,526($65-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $220 to $470 for economy
Lodging: $11 to $14 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tarakan for a week is $908-$2,692($130-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $940 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $28 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Tarakan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tarakan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tarakan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tarakan for a week is $1,173-$6,190($168-$884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $328 to $562 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $145 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tarakan for a week is $1,914-$7,340($273-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $656 to $1,124 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $145 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tarakan for a week is $3,828-$11,656($547-$1,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,312 to $2,248 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tarakan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tarakan is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tarakan 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.
Tarakan 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 Tarakan 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Tarakan.
Flight Costs to Tarakan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $294 average in early to mid April to a low of $165 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $209. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tarakan our data includes 8 originating airports, and 7 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tarakan from an airport like Kalimarau (BEJ) in Tanjung Redep-Borneo Island (Indonesia) for an average $292 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nunukan (NNX) in Nunukan-Nunukan Island (Indonesia) at an average of just $54.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tarakan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $129, so you can easily save about 78% 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 Tarakan can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $362 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.