Is Taipei expensive?
An 8-day trip to Taipei costs about $4,381 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $2,191 each, or $548 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $3,271; done well, about $6,618. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Taiwan · food · city · nature · culture
8 days · 2 adults · October · 6,787 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,110 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $353 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $112 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $192 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $88 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,271 |
| likely $2,617–$3,925 · $1,635 per person · $409 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,110 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $823 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $208 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $416 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $88 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,381 |
| likely $3,505–$5,257 · $2,191 per person · $548 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,110 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,764 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,248 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $480 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $832 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $88 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,618 |
| likely $5,294–$7,942 · $3,309 per person · $827 per day · medium confidence | |
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