How much does a trip to French Polynesia cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCFPF 210,000 43%
- FoodCFPF 98,000 20%
- TransportCFPF 70,000 14%
- SightsCFPF 112,000 23%
What a day costs in French Polynesia
Per person, in XPF
A mid-range day in French Polynesia costs about CFPF 35,000 per person: CFPF 15,000 for a bed, CFPF 7,000 for food, CFPF 5,000 for local transport and CFPF 8,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CFPF 12,000; in comfort, about CFPF 80,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $327.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightBasic Tahiti guesthouse / 3-star in Papeete / 4-star resort · Source | CFPF 8,000 | CFPF 15,000 | CFPF 30,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Papeete · Source | CFPF 3,000 | CFPF 7,000 | CFPF 15,000 |
| Transport a dayOne day around Papeete · Source | CFPF 1,000 | CFPF 5,000 | CFPF 15,000 |
| Sights a dayFree beach / lagoon activity / guided tour · Source | Free | CFPF 8,000 | CFPF 20,000 |
| A day in total | CFPF 12,000 | CFPF 35,000 | CFPF 80,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
French Polynesia trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CFPF 490,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CFPF 36,000$337 | CFPF 105,000$982 | CFPF 240,000$2,245 |
| 7 days | CFPF 84,000$786 | CFPF 245,000$2,291 | CFPF 560,000$5,237 |
| 14 days | CFPF 168,000$1,571 | CFPF 490,000$4,583 | CFPF 1,120,000$10,475 |
| 30 days | CFPF 360,000$3,367 | CFPF 1,050,000$9,820 | CFPF 2,400,000$22,446 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does French Polynesia cost per day?
For one person, about CFPF 12,000 on a budget, CFPF 35,000 mid-range or CFPF 80,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in French Polynesia?
For one person, about CFPF 84,000 on a budget, CFPF 245,000 mid-range or CFPF 560,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in French Polynesia?
About CFPF 336,000 on a budget, CFPF 980,000 mid-range or CFPF 2,240,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is French Polynesia expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in French Polynesia costs about $327. Of the 112 destinations we price, 108 are cheaper and 3 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to French Polynesia?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CFPF 15,000 of the CFPF 35,000 a day, about 43%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.