The average price of a 7-day trip to Tioman Island is $1,924 for a solo traveler, $3,456 for a couple, and $6,478 for a family of 4. Tioman Island hotels range from $30 to $179 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Senai International Airport (JHB) are between $1,163 and $2,774 per person for economy flights and $3,649 to $8,705 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $51 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 Tioman Island, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JHB and stay in a Tioman Island hotel:
- March 5th to April 15th
- June 25th to October 28th
- November 19th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tioman Island is usually late August to early September.
Average Tioman Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tioman Island for a week is $1,048-$3,024($150-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $2,247 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tioman Island for a week is $3,028-$6,682($433-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $4,494 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tioman Island for a week is $3,676-$11,256($525-$1,608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $8,988 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $46 to $57 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tioman Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tioman Island? The cheapest trip to Tioman Island is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% 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 $27.
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 Tioman Island for a week is $823-$2,757($118-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $2,247 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tioman Island for a week is $1,526-$5,214($218-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $4,494 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tioman Island for a week is $2,980-$10,248($426-$1,464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $8,988 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Tioman Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tioman Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tioman Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tioman Island for a week is $2,756-$10,651($394-$1,522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,591 to $5,618 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tioman Island for a week is $4,900-$17,018($700-$2,431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,182 to $11,236 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tioman Island for a week is $9,800-$31,894($1,400-$4,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,364 to $22,472 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $1,071 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tioman Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tioman Island is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Tioman Island due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Tioman Island 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 Tioman Island 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 Tioman Island.
Flight Costs to Tioman Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,774 average in late May to early June to a low of $1,163 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $135. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tioman Island our data includes 32 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tioman Island from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $19,889 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $33.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tioman Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,611, so you can easily save about 138% 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 Tioman Island can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $446 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.