The average price of a 7-day trip to Tsukuba is $950 for a solo traveler, $1,706 for a couple, and $3,199 for a family of 4. Tsukuba hotels range from $47 to $214 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hyakuri Airport (IBR) are between $151 and $377 per person for economy flights and $474 to $1,183 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $76 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 Tsukuba, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IBR and stay in a Tsukuba hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- September 3rd to October 7th (except the week of September 10th)
- November 26th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tsukuba is usually mid January.
Average Tsukuba Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tsukuba for a week is $886-$1,386($127-$198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $147 to $320 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tsukuba for a week is $1,342-$2,352($192-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $294 to $640 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tsukuba for a week is $2,452-$4,404($350-$629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $1,280 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $110 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Tsukuba
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tsukuba? The cheapest trip to Tsukuba is about $73 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 $40.
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 Tsukuba for a week is $513-$1,592($73-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $147 to $320 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tsukuba for a week is $786-$2,164($112-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $294 to $640 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tsukuba for a week is $1,572-$3,716($225-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $588 to $1,280 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Tsukuba cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tsukuba Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tsukuba.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tsukuba for a week is $1,603-$10,250($229-$1,464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $428 to $794 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tsukuba for a week is $2,570-$12,052($367-$1,722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,588 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tsukuba for a week is $5,140-$20,726($734-$2,961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $3,176 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,253 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Tsukuba Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tsukuba is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tsukuba 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.
Tsukuba 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 Tsukuba 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 Tsukuba.
Flight Costs to Tsukuba
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $377 average in mid August to a low of $151 in mid January. Median flight price is $180. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tsukuba our data includes 11 originating airports, and 4 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tsukuba from an airport like Fukuoka (FUK) in Fukuoka (Japan) for an average $278 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kobe (UKB) in Kobe Honshu Island (Japan) at an average of just $142.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Tsukuba, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $226, so you can easily save about 150% 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 Tsukuba can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $533 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.