Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $95Nadi (Port Denarau) $174
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $95, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $174. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $56Nadi (Port Denarau) $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $112Nadi (Port Denarau) $220
Compare Hotels in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Hotel Prices and Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $28Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Also for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hakone to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Private Departure Transfer: $159
- Hakone Resorts to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) - Departure Transfer: $248
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private One Way Transfer Between Nadi Intl Airport and Denarau: $187
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $172
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $140
- Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $131
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers : $110
- Roundtrip transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $94
- 100% CFC APPROVED Private Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort : $84
- From Nadi Airport Private Transfers To Shangrila Fijian Resort: $79
- Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - The Pearl Resort/Fiji Palms PAC Harbour: $74
- Airport Transfers: $72
- Private Transfer:Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Momi Bay: $70
- Private Roundtrip Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental & Yatule Resort: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $21Nadi (Port Denarau) $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Robinson Crusoe Sunset Cruise Including Dinner, Cultural Show & Transfers: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $12Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
- Experience the Hakone Kowakien Yunessun hotspring: $14
- Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour: $41
- Kimono, Tea Experience and Handcraft Bonsai in Hakone Gora: $76
- Mount Fuji Scenic E-Bike Tour: $83
- Mount Fuji Cultural and Geological Discovery Tour: $83
- Private Historical Trail Hiking Tour of Mt.Fuji: $90
- Private Hakone Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Free Kimono Rental : $120
- Private Shopping Tour from Hakone to Gotemba Premium Outlets: $138
- Private Shopping Tour from Hakone hotels to Grandberry Park: $138
- Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone: $138
- Private West IZU Uncovered Tour Cave Cruise and Monkey Encounter: $138
- Private Shopping Tour from Hakone City to Grandberry Park: $152
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- ''Coral Coast Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Natadola Beach !'': $147
- "Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $107
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $168
- 6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji: $93
- Authentic Cultural and Historical Village Tour of Nadi Ex Fiji Marriott Resort: $128
- Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $85
- Barefoot Kuata Day Cruise from Denarau: $133
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $103
- Biausevu Waterfall with New Dawn Tours Fiji: $85
- CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $108
- Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva): $196
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $9.05Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park:
- Private Fuji Spring Water Alcohol Distillery Tour hotel Pick-up: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is in Asia and Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.