Cebu
Philippines · beach · diving · islands
8 days · 2 adults · September · 7,335 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (30 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Philippines's typical prices adjusted for Cebu, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,098 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $167 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $208 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $176 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,889 |
| likely $1,964–$3,813 · $1,444 per person · $361 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,098 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $428 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $432 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $192 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $368 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,662 |
| likely $2,490–$4,834 · $1,831 per person · $458 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,098 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $922 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $896 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $416 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $752 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,228 |
| likely $3,555–$6,901 · $2,614 per person · $654 per day · modelled confidence | |