The average price of a 7-day trip to Tawau is $619 for a solo traveler, $1,112 for a couple, and $2,084 for a family of 4. Tawau hotels range from $37 to $167 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tawau Airport (TWU) are between $57 and $178 per person for economy flights and $179 to $559 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $64 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 Tawau, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TWU and stay in a Tawau hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- July 16th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tawau is usually early to mid October.
Average Tawau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tawau for a week is $422-$965($60-$138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $55 to $151 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tawau for a week is $656-$1,618($94-$231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $110 to $302 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tawau for a week is $1,226-$3,128($175-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $220 to $604 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tawau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tawau? The cheapest trip to Tawau is about $39 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% 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 $30.
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 Tawau for a week is $273-$707($39-$101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $55 to $151 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Tawau for a week is $426-$1,054($61-$151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $110 to $302 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Tawau for a week is $792-$1,964($113-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $220 to $604 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Tawau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tawau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tawau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tawau for a week is $1,006-$5,175($144-$739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $123 to $408 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tawau for a week is $1,514-$6,570($216-$939 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $246 to $816 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tawau for a week is $3,028-$10,872($433-$1,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $492 to $1,632 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $334 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tawau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tawau is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tawau 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.
Tawau 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 Tawau 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 Tawau.
Flight Costs to Tawau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $178 average in late January to a low of $57 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $86. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tawau our data includes 10 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tawau from an airport like Senai International (JHB) in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) for an average $120 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $52.
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 Tawau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $122, so you can easily save about 215% 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 Tawau can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $415 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.