How Much Budget I Need to Visit Oahu?
To visit Oahu, you need $100-$150 per day, depending on your lifestyle you want in Oahu. I want you to continue reading so you can learn many things about it.
Are you planning a trip to Oahu and don’t know how much money you need to make it?
You are in the right place.
Don’t worry; this guide is for you, whether you are “Solo” or with your family. It also applies if you want this tour to be budget-friendly, mid-range, or luxurious.
You have already heard that Oahu is cheap, and you can visit different places for free.
Yes, You can visit different places in Oahu for free, but Oahu is not as cheap as you think.
When you are planning a trip to Oahu, your budget depends on a few things, which are below.
- How many days you will spend in Oahu. Guide
- What and how many activities you wanna do in Oahu? Guide
- Where is your plan for accommodation
- Is that your expensive taste in food? Or you can eat normally.
These are the four main factors you must consider when visiting Oahu. Also, let’s break down how much of your budget you need if you want a budget-friendly, mid-range, or luxury trip.
| Luxury Trip to Oahu | $400-$600 Per day |
| Mid-Range Trip to Oahu | $200-$300 Per day |
| Budget-Friendly trip to Oahu | $100-$150 Per day |
Don’t forget your actual cost can vary according to your needs. This is just a rough figure that can give you an idea. Yes, you need at least this much of a budget.
Let’s talk about major expenses on the Oahu Trip.
Major Expenses On the Oahu Trip
We have designed a List of major expenses you may have in Oahu. One more thing you should keep in mind is that this guide will have roughly estimated values. These expenses can vary.
Let’s get started
1- Flight Expense to Oahu
The first and most important expense you may have is the “Flight Expense.” If you are visiting Oahu from inside the US, your cost can be $400-$800. However, this also depends on the city of your departure and the time of booking.
Here are the tips for getting cheap Flight tickets From the US to Oahu.
However, your expenses can be covered if you travel from the UK to Oahu.
| Oahu Off Season | Sep-Nov, Apr-May | $800-$1000 |
| Oahu Peak Season | Dec-Mar, Jun-Aug | $1100-$1300 |
Tip: I have already mentioned tips for getting cheap flight tickets. But 2 things you must remember is to book at least 2-4 months in advance and book a flight in MidWeek.
Thursday is the best day to book flights.
2- Accommodation Expense in Oahu
Okay, the Second Most important expense is “Accommodation Expense”. There are different ranges of hotels in Oahu. You can easily afford a hotel even if you are tight on your budget. Here is the estimated cost of Hotels you must consider.
| Low range Hotel | $40-$60 Per night |
| Budget-friendly Hotel | $100-$120 per night |
| Mid-range Hotel | $200-$300 per night |
| Luxury Hotel | $500-$1000 per night |
Tip: If you are visiting Oahu, Booking through Airbnb can be the best and cheapest option. Airbnb prices range from $100 to $200.You will get excellent service, luxury, and clean space at a very low cost.
3- Food Expense in Oahu
Third is Food Expenses. Oahu has wonderful and amazing food varieties. You can have Budget-friendly food items and luxury dining. The choice is Yours.
Here is the range
| Budget-Friendly Eating | $30 – $50 per day |
| Mid-Range Dining | $100 – $150 per day |
| Luxury Dining | $200-$500 per day |
These are the rough food expenses you may have in Oahu per person.
Tip: If you want tasty fresh fruits, always visit the local market in Oahu. If you want free food, you can visit the Farmer’s market and taste free fruits. Farmers offer free fruits only during the off-season.
4- Transportation Expenses in Oahu
When visiting Oahu, you must move from one place to another for enjoyment. You always need transportation. There are 3 types of transportation in Oahu. Public transportation, special transportation, and Uber transportation are available.
| Public Transportation (Bus) | $10 per day Pass (Unlimited Ride) |
| Special Transportation (Car rental) | $70-$100 Per day |
| Uber | Depend on Location |
Public Transport is the cheapest option available in Oahu.
Tip: If you are a solo traveller, we recommend that you travel by bus (public transport) or Uber.
5- Expenses for Fun Activities in Oahu
Last but not least expense is to spend money on Fun activities in Oahu. There are tons of activities here. Some of them are free, and some of them need a low cost.
Here is the list of fun activities you can do for free and with money.
| Hiking on the Oahu Trails | Free |
| Beach Day with family | Free |
| Pearl Harbor | Free |
| Surfing lessons | $50-$100 |
| Helicopter Tour | $300-$500 per tour |
| Luau | $100-$150 |
These are some of the most famous activities which are free and need some cost.
Tip: If you want to keep your activities within Budget, mix them. Do some activities that are free and some that require a budget. Also, don’t forget to read safety instructions before diving into these activities.
How Much Oahu Cost Per Week?
If you are travelling to Oahu and want to know how much this travel can cost you per week, here are the things you must know.
Budget-Friendly Traveling ($1000-$1500 per week)
If you have a budget of $1000 to $1500 and want to visit Oahu, then these are the things you must do.
- Book a Hotel or Budget Airbub
- Cook a meal for yourself or find a food truck
- Always Use public Transport when travelling
- Make a list of free activities
Mid-Range Traveling ($1700- $2500 Per week)
If you have a Budget of $1700 to $2500, then these are the things you can do in Oahu.
- Book a Nice Airbnb
- You can find Food trucks or go for a good hotel (Mix It)
- You can do free and paid activities sometime
- You can also rent a car when Needed. Try to use Public transport
Luxury Traveling ($3000 – $10,000 per week)
If you are good at budgeting and have a range of $3000 to $10,000, then you can have a perfect tour in Oahu. Here are the things you can do.
- You can book a High-End Resort or Luxury Hotel for you
- You can have a wonderful meal in any Hotel
- You can rent a special car for your whole trip
- You can do all the paid activities.
My Personal Money-Saving Tips for Oahu
If you are tight on budget but still want to enjoy Oahu, then I am here for you. I have travelled to Oahu more than 13 times. At some point, I was also out of Budget. But I know some tips that saved me and helped me enjoy this whole tour.
These are my money-saving tips that can help you
- Book Flights about 2-3 months Before the flight
- Always use a Credit card for travelling rewards
- If you can find a Package deal that can be the best
- Eat Locally. That can be much tasty and cheaper
- Always visit during the Off-season (Sep-Nov and Apr-May)
- Do Free activities in Oahu
Are there any Hidden Charges in Oahu I Must take care of?
Yes, there are some hidden charges in Oahu. If you are unprepared for that, you can be in Trouble. Here is the List
| Parking Fee | $30-$50 per night For Personal Car |
| Service Charges | 15-20% tipping charges applied |
| Resort fee | $30-$50 per night |
| Rent a tent | $20-$30 per day on Oahu Beaches |
| Stick | $10-$20 per day of hiking. |
