The average price of a 7-day trip to Volcano is $2,197 for a solo traveler, $3,946 for a couple, and $7,397 for a family of 4. Volcano hotels range from $89 to $404 per night with an average of $149, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilo International Airport (ITO) are between $1,006 and $1,666 per person for economy flights and $3,157 to $5,228 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $148 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 Volcano, HI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITO and stay in a Volcano hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- May 7th to May 20th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Volcano is usually mid to late September.
Average Volcano Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Volcano for a week is $1,532-$3,453($219-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,433 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Volcano for a week is $3,354-$6,388($479-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,866 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $164 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Volcano for a week is $4,676-$11,844($668-$1,692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,732 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $328 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $130 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Volcano
How cheap can you make a vacation to Volcano? The cheapest trip to Volcano is about $134 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $77.
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 Volcano for a week is $940-$2,436($134-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $1,433 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $89 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 Volcano for a week is $1,760-$4,338($251-$620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $2,866 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $89 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 Volcano for a week is $3,460-$8,676($494-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,328 to $5,732 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $178 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Volcano cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Volcano Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Volcano.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Volcano for a week is $3,503-$11,022($500-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $326 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,519 to $3,196 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $404 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Volcano for a week is $5,806-$16,500($829-$2,357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $652 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,038 to $6,392 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $404 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Volcano for a week is $11,612-$30,780($1,659-$4,397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $1,304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,076 to $12,784 for first class
Lodging: $400 to $808 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Volcano Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Volcano is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Volcano 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.
Volcano 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 Volcano 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Volcano.
Flight Costs to Volcano
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,666 average in late December to a low of $1,006 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,031. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Volcano our data includes 269 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Volcano from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,532 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) in Honolulu, HI (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Volcano, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $660, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Volcano can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1006 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.