The average price of a 7-day trip to Tsuruoka is $2,567 for a solo traveler, $4,610 for a couple, and $8,643 for a family of 4. Tsuruoka hotels range from $102 to $467 per night with an average of $161, while most vacation rentals will cost $400 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shonai Airport (SYO) are between $200 and $2,046 per person for economy flights and $628 to $6,420 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $146 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 Tsuruoka, JP

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYO and stay in a Tsuruoka hotel:

  • January 1st to February 18th
  • March 26th to April 8th
  • July 30th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Tsuruoka is usually late September.

 

Average Tsuruoka Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $1,612-$4,143($230-$592 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $1,657 for economy

Lodging: $148 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $2,296-$7,600($328-$1,086 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $440 to $3,314 for economy

Lodging: $148 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $200 to $244 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $4,672-$13,056($667-$1,865 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $880 to $6,628 for economy

Lodging: $296 to $376 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $300 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Tsuruoka

How cheap can you make a vacation to Tsuruoka? The cheapest trip to Tsuruoka is about $142 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 $400 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 $83.

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 Tsuruoka for a week is $991-$4,843($142-$692 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $220 to $1,657 for economy

Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $400 to $440 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $1,484-$7,046($212-$1,007 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $440 to $3,314 for economy

Lodging: $83 to $102 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $400 to $440 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $2,968-$12,772($424-$1,825 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $880 to $6,628 for economy

Lodging: $166 to $204 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $640 to $660 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Tsuruoka cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Tsuruoka Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Tsuruoka.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $2,742-$13,998($392-$2,000 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $321 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $440 to $4,623 for first class

Lodging: $232 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $4,092-$20,868($585-$2,981 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $642 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $880 to $9,246 for first class

Lodging: $232 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tsuruoka for a week is $8,184-$38,172($1,169-$5,453 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $1,284 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,760 to $18,492 for first class

Lodging: $464 to $934 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $756 to $1,782 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Tsuruoka Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Tsuruoka is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Tsuruoka 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.

Tsuruoka 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Tsuruoka 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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Percent of rentals

While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Tsuruoka.

 

Flight Costs to Tsuruoka

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,046 average in early to mid July to a low of $200 in late September. Median flight price is $287. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Tsuruoka our data includes 3 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tsuruoka from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $1,791 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tokyo International (HND) in Tokyo (Japan) at an average of just $239.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Tsuruoka, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,846, so you can easily save about 922% 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 Tsuruoka can easily cost $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1164 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.

 

 

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