The average price of a 7-day trip to Xiamen is $1,171 for a solo traveler, $2,103 for a couple, and $3,943 for a family of 4. Xiamen hotels range from $18 to $90 per night with an average of $27, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gaoqi Airport (XMN) are between $711 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,231 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $56 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 Xiamen, CN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to XMN and stay in a Xiamen hotel:
- February 5th to April 8th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Xiamen is usually early September.
Average Xiamen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Xiamen for a week is $819-$1,724($117-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,032 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Xiamen for a week is $1,992-$3,402($285-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,064 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Xiamen for a week is $2,880-$6,176($411-$882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,128 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $62 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Xiamen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Xiamen? The cheapest trip to Xiamen is about $88 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 $16.
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 Xiamen for a week is $618-$1,440($88-$206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,032 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Xiamen for a week is $1,140-$2,640($163-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,064 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Xiamen for a week is $2,268-$5,136($324-$734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,128 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Xiamen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Xiamen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Xiamen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Xiamen for a week is $1,788-$6,760($255-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $2,910 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $90 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Xiamen for a week is $3,156-$10,496($451-$1,499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $5,820 for first class
Lodging: $70 to $90 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Xiamen for a week is $6,312-$19,480($902-$2,783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $11,640 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $180 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Xiamen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Xiamen is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Xiamen 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.
Xiamen 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen.
Flight Costs to Xiamen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late June to a low of $711 in early September. Median flight price is $781. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Xiamen our data includes 228 originating airports, and 118 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Xiamen from an airport like Paris Orly (ORY) in Paris (France) for an average $5,831 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hong Kong International (HKG) in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) at an average of just $165.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Xiamen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $447, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Xiamen can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $360 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.