Is Cebu expensive to visit?
Cebu is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $65. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs, comparable to places like Mashiko and Pai.
Cebu Island, Philippines
How expensive is Cebu?
On average, visitors spend about $65 per day when visiting Cebu (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $129 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Cebu here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Cebu?
A weekend trip to Cebu costs about $194 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $387.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Cebu?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Cebu costs around $452 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $904.
Cebu City, Philippines
Is it expensive to backpack in Cebu?
With more than 30 hostels around town, Cebu is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $11 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $4 and the most expensive rooms costing about $34. (See hostel prices in Cebu here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Cebu.
- $9 for a dorm bed at Mad Monkey Cebu City
- $6 for a dorm bed at Nacho Hostel Cebu
- $9 for a dorm bed at Jiji's Hostel
Are hotels expensive in Cebu?
Hotel prices in Cebu are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $33 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average [3_STAR_PRICE] a night and two star hotels average [2_STAR_PRICE] per night.
Hotels by star rating in Cebu
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Cebu?
Activities and things to do in Cebu can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $17 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $14.
- Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour: $110
- Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour: $20
- Whale Shark Watching and Sumilon Sandbar Private Tour Package: $123
- Food, Historical and Mountain Tour in Cebu City: $80
- Oslob Whale Sharks and Moalboal Sardine Run, Sea Turtles Tour: $112
- Oslob Whale Shark and Kawasan Falls Day Tour: $185
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $80
- Cebu Day Tour with Pick-up, Drop-off and Lunch (private): $89
Is food expensive in Cebu?
Food in Cebu can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $21 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $15. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Cebu City Historical Street and Food Tour: $69
- Traditional Filipino Bamboo Cooking Class: $108
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $67
- Cebu: Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $131
- Panoramic View of Cebu and Dinner with Night View: $89
Is transportation expensive in Cebu?
Local transportation in Cebu can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $26 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $21. 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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