Which place is cheaper, Honolulu or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu?
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.
Honolulu
Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the state's center for government, finance, and transportation. It's also the home of Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the state of Hawaii. Nearly one million people live in this Honolulu metropolitan area. This is almost 80% of the state's population. The city is not the relaxed Hawaiian destination that you might be searching for, but is instead a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. In addition to attracting many tourists every year, you'll also find international businesses, military defense and a diverse culture and population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNadi (Port Denarau) $198Honolulu $329
The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198, while the average daily cost in Honolulu is $329. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Honolulu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNadi (Port Denarau) $106Honolulu $190
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNadi (Port Denarau) $212Honolulu $380
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Honolulu
Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu? 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Honolulu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81Honolulu $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private transfer dropoff Nadi Airport or resort : $168
- Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour - 1 to 4 Seat Vehicle: $130
- Treetops Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport: $128
- Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers : $112
- Shared transfer- Nadi Airport to Denarau island Fiji: $92
- CFC Approved Roundtrip Car Transfer - Nadi Airport to Outrigger & Bedarra Inn: $79
- Private Transfer-Nadi Airport to Nanuku /Pearl/Uprising Resort : $78
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
- Private Roundtrip Transfer - Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Momi Bay: $68
- Private Premium Departure Transfer : Hotel to Nadi Airport: $67
- Private Transfer: Intercontinental Resort and Spa to Nadi Airport: $66
- Private Roundtrip Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental & Yatule Resort: $60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Honolulu
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Honolulu are as follows:
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Rental Car for One Day$35
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Airport Shuttle for Two$30
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Hilton Parking$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honolulu
Also for Honolulu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal: $18
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Port to Honolulu / Waikiki hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu Port: $22
- Shared Departure Transfer from Waikiki Hotels to Honolulu Airport: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal: $24
- HNL Airport Private Transfer to Honolulu|Hotels: $24
- Shared Arrival Transfer from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki Hotels: $25
- Honolulu / Waikiki to Honolulu Airport (HNL) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu/Waikiki Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- Hawaii: Private Airport Transfers from/to Honolulu City: $26
- Oahu: Private Transfer to/from Honolulu Airport - Waikiki: $26
- Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu / Turtle Beach: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu?
Prices for flights to both Honolulu and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 dayNadi (Port Denarau) $69Honolulu $91
Typical Food Prices in Honolulu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Honolulu:
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Dinner for Two$73
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Lapperts Hawaii Ice Cream$5.55
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Chai's Island Bistro (for 2)$53
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Cheeseburger Waikiki (for 2)$34
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Matsumoto Shave Ice (for 2)$7.50
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Hot Dog with the Fixins'$8.30
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Sushi Dinner for Two$73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oʻahu: Nā Lei Aloha Lūʻau & Dinner or Cocktail Show Option: $93
- Waikiki Food Tour with Local Guide: $100
- Da Local's Food Tour of Oahu: $150
- Ka Moana Luau Dinner and Show with Transportation: $166
- Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $193
- Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Jazz: $236
- Brewery and Local Food Tour: $600
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nadi (Port Denarau) $32Honolulu $40
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: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'': $118
- 16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji: $164
- Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
- Best Sightseeing Tour : $132
- Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100
- CFC Hot Spring Mud Pool,Garden Of Sleeping Giant And Village Visit Half Day Tour: $105
- Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
- Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
- Cultural Night Tour: $80
- Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour: $114
- Fiji Adventure: Biausevu Waterfall & Dunes hiking Combo Tour!: $135
- Fiji Island Cultural Experience with Lunch : $184
Typical Entertainment Prices in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Parking for Hike$5.00
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Pearl Harbor Audio Tour for Two$12
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2 hr Dinner Cruise$85
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1 Day Kayak Rental$36
Tours and Activities in Honolulu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Honolulu.
- Oahu: USS Arizona Memorial Chief's Narrated Multimedia Tour: $9.99
- USS Arizona Commander's Narrated Multimedia Tour - 23 Stops: $12
- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle: $28
- Downtown Ghostly Night Marchers Walking Tour: $28
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour: $28
- BYOB Weekend Sightseeing Sail towards Diamond Head: $33
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Island of the Gods Daytime Walking Tour: $35
- Diamond Head Hike Shuttle with Reservation Tickets Included: $40
- Waikiki: Waikiki Night Marchers Ghostly Walking Tour: $40
- Oahu's Half-Day Tour Package: $42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNadi (Port Denarau) $11Honolulu $6.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Honolulu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Honolulu:
- Waikiki Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nadi (Port Denarau) and Honolulu, we can see that Honolulu is more expensive. And not only is Nadi (Port Denarau) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific and Honolulu is in North America, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Honolulu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honolulu than you might in Nadi (Port Denarau).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Honolulu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Honolulu?
Honolulu has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Honolulu, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.