The average price of a 7-day trip to Wakayama is $1,531 for a solo traveler, $2,750 for a couple, and $5,155 for a family of 4. Wakayama hotels range from $58 to $207 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kansai International Airport (KIX) are between $855 and $1,280 per person for economy flights and $2,683 to $4,017 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $77 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 Wakayama, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KIX and stay in a Wakayama hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the week of January 22nd)
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wakayama is usually mid to late September.
Average Wakayama Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wakayama for a week is $1,054-$2,181($151-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $473 to $1,114 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wakayama for a week is $2,536-$4,166($362-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $946 to $2,228 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $56 to $68 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wakayama for a week is $3,376-$7,668($482-$1,095 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,892 to $4,456 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wakayama
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wakayama? The cheapest trip to Wakayama is about $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $48.
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 Wakayama for a week is $880-$1,832($126-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $473 to $1,114 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wakayama for a week is $1,472-$3,184($210-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $946 to $2,228 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wakayama for a week is $2,872-$6,104($410-$872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,892 to $4,456 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Wakayama cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wakayama Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wakayama.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wakayama for a week is $2,344-$9,561($335-$1,366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,187 to $2,540 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wakayama for a week is $4,070-$13,074($581-$1,868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,374 to $5,080 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $207 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wakayama for a week is $8,140-$22,518($1,163-$3,217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,748 to $10,160 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $414 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wakayama Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wakayama is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wakayama 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.
Wakayama 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 Wakayama 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 Wakayama.
Flight Costs to Wakayama
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,280 average in early August to a low of $855 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $935. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wakayama our data includes 275 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wakayama from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $7,516 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Matsuyama (MYJ) in Matsuyama (Japan) at an average of just $90.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Wakayama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $426, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Wakayama can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $515 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.