Cost of trip
How much does a 10-day Hawaii trip cost?
A realistic budget for 10 days in Hawaii, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $240/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇺🇸 Hawaii trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 10 days$5,174 – $7,698
Flights
$1,368 – $2,084
Hotels
$1,594 – $2,372
Food
$866 – $1,288
Activities
$708 – $1,054
Local transport
$590 – $878
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: 10 days in Hawaii
Budget
$2,400+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$4,800+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$10,080+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Hawaii
- Flights: ~11h from NYC, so expect roughly $595 – $906 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For 10 days, expect $2160 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $53/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.