How much does a trip to Vanuatu 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.
- BedVUV 210,000 57%
- FoodVUV 98,000 26%
- TransportVUV 35,000 9%
- SightsVUV 28,000 8%
What a day costs in Vanuatu
Per person, in VUV
A mid-range day in Vanuatu costs about VUV 26,500 per person: VUV 15,000 for a bed, VUV 7,000 for food, VUV 2,500 for local transport and VUV 2,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about VUV 8,600; in comfort, about VUV 70,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $222.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightGuesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in Port Vila | VUV 4,000 | VUV 15,000 | VUV 30,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Port Vila | VUV 3,000 | VUV 7,000 | VUV 15,000 |
| Transport a dayPort Vila buses / bus plus short taxi / mostly taxis | VUV 600 | VUV 2,500 | VUV 10,000 |
| Sights a dayOne low-cost activity / Mele Cascades / guided tour | VUV 1,000 | VUV 2,000 | VUV 15,000 |
| A day in total | VUV 8,600 | VUV 26,500 | VUV 70,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Ana Tuilagi against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Vanuatu 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 VUV 371,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | VUV 25,800$216 | VUV 79,500$667 | VUV 210,000$1,762 |
| 7 days | VUV 60,200$505 | VUV 185,500$1,556 | VUV 490,000$4,110 |
| 14 days | VUV 120,400$1,010 | VUV 371,000$3,112 | VUV 980,000$8,221 |
| 30 days | VUV 258,000$2,164 | VUV 795,000$6,669 | VUV 2,100,000$17,616 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Vanuatu cost per day?
For one person, about VUV 8,600 on a budget, VUV 26,500 mid-range or VUV 70,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Vanuatu?
For one person, about VUV 60,200 on a budget, VUV 185,500 mid-range or VUV 490,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Vanuatu?
About VUV 240,800 on a budget, VUV 742,000 mid-range or VUV 1,960,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Vanuatu expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Vanuatu costs about $222. Of the 112 destinations we price, 89 are cheaper and 22 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Vanuatu?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: VUV 15,000 of the VUV 26,500 a day, about 57%.
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.