The average price of a 7-day trip to Zao is $2,081 for a solo traveler, $3,737 for a couple, and $7,007 for a family of 4. Zao hotels range from $86 to $580 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sendai Airport (SDJ) are between $906 and $1,533 per person for economy flights and $2,843 to $4,811 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $122 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 Zao, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDJ and stay in a Zao hotel:
- January 8th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 5th, February 19th and April 16th)
- August 20th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Zao is usually late September.
Average Zao Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Zao for a week is $1,459-$2,948($208-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Zao for a week is $3,184-$5,626($455-$804 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Zao for a week is $4,576-$10,088($654-$1,441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $4,968 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $163 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Zao
How cheap can you make a vacation to Zao? The cheapest trip to Zao is about $173 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 Zao for a week is $1,214-$2,537($173-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,242 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Zao for a week is $1,966-$4,234($281-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,484 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Zao for a week is $3,848-$8,132($550-$1,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $4,968 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Zao cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Zao Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Zao.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Zao for a week is $4,742-$13,625($677-$1,946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $268 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,869 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $580 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Zao for a week is $7,132-$18,370($1,019-$2,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $536 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,960 to $5,738 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $580 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Zao for a week is $14,264-$32,300($2,038-$4,614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $1,072 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,920 to $11,476 for first class
Lodging: $784 to $1,160 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,036 to $2,220 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Zao Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Zao is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Zao 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.
Zao 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 Zao 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 Zao.
Flight Costs to Zao
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,533 average in early August to a low of $906 in late September. Median flight price is $1,005. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Zao our data includes 49 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Zao from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,454 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 $136.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Zao, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $628, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Zao can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $978 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.