Is Easter Island Expensive?

Is Easter Island expensive to visit?

Easter Island is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $80. Compared to the rest of South America, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in South America for its travel costs, comparable to places like Temuco and Brasilia.

Easter Island, Chile

How expensive is Easter Island?

Travelers spend an average of $80 per day when visiting Easter Island (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations which come from the expenses of previous visitors. While this is an average cost, prices can vary by travel style, the length of your trip, and other factors. You can stay fairly close to this average if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and take public transportation when possible. See more travel costs for Easter Island here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Easter Island?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a weekend trip to Easter Island costs around $240 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $481.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Easter Island?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a one week trip to Easter Island will cost around $561 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a one week trip would cost $1,122.

Is it expensive to backpack in Easter Island?

With more than 3 hostels around town, Easter Island is a fairly popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost an average of $33 per night. There's a wide range in prices here, as the cheapest beds cost around $25. The most expensive dorm beds will cost more than $44 at times, too. (See hostel prices in Easter Island here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Easter Island.

• $25 for a dorm bed at Kona Tau
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• $30 for a dorm bed at La Casa del Kori Hostal
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Easter Island?

In Easter Island, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $40 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $26.

• Full Day Private Tour: Factory of the Moai the stone giants: $219
• Mysteries and Legends: Complete Journey of Rapa Nui in 3 Tours: $290
• The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience : $125
• Rano Kau and Orongo: Half Day Private Tour: $160
• Moai Rise and Fall: Full Day Private Tour: $250
• Full day Private Tour: Poike Walk through the abandoned area: $210
• Terevaka Private Tour to the highest point of Rapa Nui: $150
• The Route of Hotu Matua Full-Day Tour from Hanga Roa: $170

Is food expensive in Easter Island?

In Easter Island, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $25 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $23.

• Dinner, Show and Traditional Curanto Te Ra'ai Cultural Experience: $120
• Rapa Nui Dinner Show on Easter Island: $153

Is transportation expensive in Easter Island?

Local transportation in Easter Island can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $3 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $15. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.