Boracay travel guide
Boracay Travel Budget: Daily Costs & Calculator
Boracay costs roughly $60 a day for a backpacker (hostel, paluto seafood, beach time), about $147 for mid-range (a Station 2 resort, restaurants and an island-hopping trip), and from $430 for a Station 1 luxury resort. Add the one-off environmental and terminal fees (about ₱400) paid on arrival.
How expensive is Boracay?
Boracay suits every budget, from Station 3 hostels to Station 1 resorts. Remember the island’s environmental and terminal fees, paid on arrival at the Caticlan jetty.
Boracay trip budget calculator
Pick your travel style and trip length — the calculator estimates your total budget in USD using real 2026 Boracay prices.
Excludes international flights. Lodging is per room (shared by travellers); other costs are per person. Prices in USD, converted from Philippine Peso (PHP).
Boracay daily costs by travel style
| Cost per day | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging | $22 | $75 | $260 |
| Food | $15 | $30 | $80 |
| Transport | $8 | $12 | $20 |
| Activities | $15 | $30 | $70 |
| Total per day | $60 | $147 | $430 |
Money-saving tips for Boracay
- Budget for the environmental (₱300) and terminal (₱100) fees plus the boat, paid at the Caticlan jetty
- Eat at D’Talipapa paluto stalls and beach-road eateries rather than the D’Mall restaurants
- E-trikes are the island taxi — agree the fare before you ride
- Book paraw sailing and island-hopping from licensed beach operators and haggle politely
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Boracay travel budget — FAQs
How much does Boracay cost per day?
Boracay costs roughly $60 a day for a backpacker (hostel, paluto seafood, beach time), about $147 for mid-range (a Station 2 resort, restaurants and an island-hopping trip), and from $430 for a Station 1 luxury resort. Add the one-off environmental and terminal fees (about ₱400) paid on arrival.
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