Tahiti Travel Budget - Visit Tahiti on a Budget or Travel in Style


Tahiti is a warm and relaxing destination famed for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities, and this travel cost guide will help you plan the perfect trip without overspending. We've broken down average costs from past travelers, including where to stay, what to eat, and what to see, so that your trip is both affordable and unforgettable.

How much does it cost to travel to Tahiti?

You should plan to spend around $222 (F25,566) per day on your vacation in Tahiti. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $82 (F9,470) on meals
  • $21 (F2,398) on local transportation
  • $188 (F21,677) on hotels

A one week trip to Tahiti for two people costs, on average, $3,110 (F357,924). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $222
    F25,566
  • One Week Per person
    $1,555
    F178,962
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $3,110
    F357,924
  • One Month Per person
    $6,664
    F766,980
  • One Week For a couple
    $3,110
    F357,924
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $6,220
    F715,848
  • One Month For a couple
    $13,329
    F1,533,960
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Tahiti cost?

A one week trip to Tahiti usually costs around $1,555 (F178,962) for one person and $3,110 (F357,924) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Tahiti on average costs around $3,110 (F357,924) for one person and $6,220 (F715,848) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Tahiti will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Tahiti on average costs around $6,664 (F766,980) for one person and $13,329 (F1,533,960) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Tahiti expensive to visit?

Tahiti is a moderately priced destination to visit. It's about average with most other countries for travel costs. The prices for food, accommodation, and transportation are all fairly reasonable.

Within the Pacific, which is known to be an expensive region, Tahiti is moderately priced compared to the other countries. The overall cost of travel here is comparable to Papua New Guinea or Micronesia.

Whether you're looking for luxury or traveling on a budget, Tahiti has an array of accommodation and activities to suit your needs. Budget-friendly hotel options are available, but there are also luxury hotels that cater to the more affluent customer, along with mid-range hotels for families or couples.

If you're worried about costs in Tahiti, there are ways to cut back, like eating at less expensive restaurants and enjoying free activities.

On average, budget travelers spend $128 (F14,884) per person per day, mid-range travelers spend $220 (F25,566) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $387 (F44,982) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Tahiti.

For more details, see Is Tahiti Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Tahiti?

The average Tahiti trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Tahiti travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Tahiti cost?

Tahiti on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy
$40
(F4,627)
$94
(F10,838)
$194
(F22,380)
Local Transportation 1 $8.82
(F1,016)
$21
(F2,398)
$44
(F5,067)
Food 2 $69
(F7,923)
$82
(F9,470)
$108
(F12,393)
Entertainment 1 $6.72
(F773)
$15
(F1,768)
$29
(F3,378)
Alcohol 2 $5-15
(F586-1,757)
$12-36
(F1,388-4,163)
$26-77
(F2,962-8,885)
From real travelers - How these numbers are calculated

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

Having realistic expectations about your travel budget is very important. While it's easy to think of yourself as a "budget" traveler who can see everything on a shoestring, most find this style of travel quite challenging. Think about what you truly enjoy and your previous travel experiences. Are you drawn to resorts and vacation rentals, or do you like the budget-friendly environment of hostels? How important is it for you to eat in nicer restaurants? The answers to these questions will influence your overall travel budget.

Who Exactly is a Budget Traveler?

You may have heard that it's possible to visit Tahiti for around $128 a day, but if you want to maintain any level of comfort, you should be ready to spend considerably more.

While budget travelers might manage to travel on that amount, it often means staying in hostel dormitories, eating at budget restaurants or fast food joints, using public transport or walking, and sticking to free attractions.

Are You Considered an Average Traveler?

For couples or families traveling for fun, it's common to stay in mid-range hotels, dine at well-known restaurants, and visit the big museums and attractions that charge entry fees. You won't want to miss all of the major sights and attractions. As most activities are not free, you'll be spending at least some money on your trip. Given this, a more realistic daily budget would be around $220 per person, per day.

What Luxury Travel Looks Like

If you're seeking a deluxe vacation that includes premium service and amenities, expect to pay around $387. This budget will cover luxurious hotels, award-winning dining, extravagant tours, and private transportation, landing you in the "luxury" travel range. You might even find yourself vacationing in high-end spots like the major cities and resort areas.

Accommodation Budget in Tahiti

The range of hotel prices in Tahiti can be quite surprising, especially when you compare budget-friendly and luxury hotels. Peak season brings much higher prices, so consider traveling in the off-season for a more affordable experience. Booking in advance can also help with savings.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Tahiti for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $188 (F21,677). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $94 (F10,838) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $94
    F10,838
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $188
    F21,677

Hotels in Tahiti

Looking for a hotel in Tahiti? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Local Transportation Budget in Tahiti

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $21 (F2,398) per person, per day, on local transportation in Tahiti. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Tahiti is significantly more than public transportation.


  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $21
    F2,398
Local Transportation Tips

In Tahiti, public transit options are often limited. It's advisable to rent a car or arrange for a form of transportation in advance, such as a guided tour. However, keep in mind that this might affect your overall trip budget.


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Food Budget in Tahiti

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Tahiti can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Tahiti is $82 (F9,470) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $82
    F9,470

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Tahiti is around $81 (F9470) per person, with previous travelers spending from $68 to $107. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Tahiti are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $15 to $24
  • Lunch: $12 to $41
  • Dinner: $29 to $65
  • Coffee: $7
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $13

Cuisine of French Polynesia is dominated by seafood, both raw and cooked, fished from local lagoons and Pacific waters. They are prepared in a variety of ways-grilled, chaud-froid, carpaccio, tartare, sashimi, or sushi. In addition to fish, visitors will also find seafood varieties like giant clam, sea urchin, octopus, and squid. Other typical ingredients used in Polynesian cooking include things like suckling pig, fish (mahi mahi, tuna, other catches of the day), chicken, crab, fei (a Polynesian banana) and banana leaves, shrimp, taro, umara (sweet potato), uru (fruit of the breadfruit tree), ufi (a kind of yam), and fafa (Tahitian spinach). Many dishes combine ingredients like these to be wrapped in banana leaves and cooked inside a traditional underground over called the ahima'a. Skewers of grilled meats, like beef and lamb, are also common, often served with mustard and barbeque sauce. Much of the cuisine here will additionally have a French spin from the island nation's connections to France (such as baguette sandwiches), as well as Chinese influence from immigration across the Pacific Ocean. On Tahiti, there are plenty of "roulottes" (snack shops on wheels), as well as restaurants, serving these local specialties and more. Tips are not expected in most places.

Transportation
Tahiti is served by Faa'a International Airport, which is located near the main city of Papeete. All international flights will arrived on this island. From here, a national carrier (Air Tahiti) can provide transportation to other islands of French Polynesia if desired. Once on the island, the main way of transport is by car. City buses can provide inexpensive transit to downtown Papeete. Bike, scooter, and car rentals are also available for navigation around the island.

Food & Dining Tips

When dining out with children, be sure to look for a restaurant that features a kids' menu. This can help you save a lot, as these meals tend to be more affordable. Also, since some places don't advertise their kids' options, it's good to ask the waiter before ordering.

While a lot of hotels come with breakfast included in the price, others might charge extra. The quality and price can vary significantly between hotels. Understanding this beforehand can guide your decision on whether to splurge on the hotel buffet or seek a cheaper meal at a local bakery or café.

Bring your own water bottle instead of buying drinks at every turn. It's also a sustainable choice for the environment.

Before embarking on a tour, ensure you understand which meals are included. If you end up paying for some meals yourself, it could have an impact on your travel budget.

Taking a food tour or cooking class is a great way to experience the culture in Tahiti. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. A few of the best culinary activities here include:

  • Moorea Street Food Tour for $126 details

Recommended


Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Tahiti

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Tahiti typically cost an average of $15 (F1,768) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $15
    F1,768
Sightseeing Tips

Local tours that last a few hours can be a great way to explore Tahiti. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • Roulotte Food Tahiti Private Tour for $189 details
  • 5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast for $64 details
  • Unique Tahiti tour to Teahupoo, small group, full day combo tour for $226 details
  • Unique Tahiti Tour - personalised, small group west coast tour for $158 details

Recommended Activities


Nightlife Budget in Tahiti

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $24 (F2,775) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Tahiti per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $24
    F2,775
Nightlife Tips

Enjoying nightlife is great, but being mindful of your drinking can help keep your budget in check.



Travel Costs Last Updated: Dec 26, 2024

Budgeting and Travel Tips

  • Tahiti is a hot spot for travelers, and as a result, prices can skyrocket when peak season rolls around. Typically, the biggest crowds flock to Tahiti during the summer months, and that's when hotels book up fast and accommodation costs shoot through the roof. If you're looking to save some cash, consider planning your trip during the shoulder or off-peak seasons when things are a bit quieter and easier on the wallet.

Budgeting Challenges

  • In Tahiti, hostels are few and far between, so if you're a backpacker looking for an affordable dorm bed, you might be caught off guard.
  • Known for its upscale resorts, Tahiti isn't the most budget-friendly destination. If you're visiting, you may need to modify your usual travel habits to fit the higher price points.


Traveling in Tahiti
Tahiti Tahiti

Tahiti is the largest island of the South Pacific archipelago nation of French Polynesia. It is one of more than 100 islands, and is also home to the nation's capital city, Papeete. Best known as a vacation destination, Tahiti boasts a unique landscape of both white-sand and volcanic black-sand beaches as well as turquoise waters and lush mountainous island greenery.

For an experience of the local city bustle, visitors might want to explore Le Marche in Papeete, a large, two-story market place selling local goods, clothing, and souvenirs like postcards, shell necklaces, soaps, and more-all enveloped in tropical scents and vibrant colors. Papeete is also host to a handful of museums dedicated to celebrating Polynesian art and culture. For example, guests can visit sites like the Robert Wan Pearl Museum (showcasing to pearl legends and jewelry-making) or the Musee de Tahiti et des Iles (which features exhibits and artifacts on local history and culture). In addition to Tahiti's beautiful beaches, other natural gems include Mont Orohena at Tahiti's center, an extinct volcano that visitors can hike, as well as Faarumai Waterfall, which also has a hiking trail that leads visitors past three large waterfalls amidst stunning natural scenery.

Top Tourist Attractions

For an experience of the local city bustle, visitors might want to explore Le Marche in Papeete, a large, two-story market place selling local goods, clothing, and souvenirs like postcards, shell necklaces, soaps, and more-all enveloped in tropical scents and vibrant colors. Papeete is also host to a handful of museums dedicated to celebrating Polynesian art and culture. For example, guests can visit sites like the Robert Wan Pearl Museum (showcasing to pearl legends and jewelry-making) or the Musee de Tahiti et des Iles (which features exhibits and artifacts on local history and culture). In addition to Tahiti's beautiful beaches, other natural gems include Mont Orohena at Tahiti's center, an extinct volcano that visitors can hike, as well as Faarumai Waterfall, which also has a hiking trail that leads visitors past three large waterfalls amidst stunning natural scenery.

Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia, and the main city on the island of Tahiti. Its harbor is busy with all kinds of water-traffic from cargo ships to luxury liners and yachts. The downtown is concentrated near the waterfront. Here visitors will find a few developed park areas (Place Vai'ete, Bougainville Park, and Pā'ōfa'i Gardens) busy with a collection of food trucks, walking paths, fish ponds, gardens, and carnival-like attractions. There are also plenty of sidewalk cafes, shops specializing in French fashions, souvenir stores selling things like shell jewelry and handicrafts, as well as a wide variety of restaurants serving a mix of Tahitian, French, and Asian cuisines. Faa'a is just southwest of Papeete and hosts the island's main airport. Also located here is an information counter, snack bar, restaurant, shops, and vehicle rental offices.

Beyond the island, Tahiti is a part of an island group known as the Society Islands. Some of the others in this group include Bora Bora, Raiatea, Taha'a, Huahine, and Tahiti's sister island, Moorea. These islands can be easily visited via local plane or ferry.



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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.