Is Kailua-Kona Expensive?

Is Kailua-Kona expensive to visit?

Kailua-Kona is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $231. Compared to the rest of North America, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in North America for its travel costs, comparable to places like other cities in the country.

Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i

How expensive is Kailua-Kona?

On average, visitors spend about $231 per day when visiting Kailua-Kona (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $463 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 Kailua-Kona here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Kailua-Kona?

A weekend trip to Kailua-Kona costs about $694 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 $1,388.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Kailua-Kona?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Kailua-Kona costs around $1,620 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $3,239.

Is it expensive to backpack in Kailua-Kona?

Kailua-Kona is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $43 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $40 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $50. (See hostel prices in Kailua-Kona here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Kailua-Kona.

• $50 for a dorm bed at My Hawaii Hostel
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• $40 for a dorm bed at Pineapple Park Kona
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• $40 for a dorm bed at Kona Beach Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Kailua-Kona?

Hotel prices in Kailua-Kona are very affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $0 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 $343 a night and two star hotels average $215 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Kailua-Kona?

Activities and things to do in Kailua-Kona 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 $40 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $55.

• From Kona-Volcanoes & waterfall tour in a small group: $295

Is food expensive in Kailua-Kona?

Food in Kailua-Kona can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $58 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $58. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Kailua-Kona?

Local transportation in Kailua-Kona can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $45 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $46. 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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