How much does a week in Bora Bora cost?

A mid-range beach-bungalow week typically runs about $4,000–6,500 per couple excluding international flights, while an ultra-luxury overwater honeymoon can pass $20,000. Accommodation is usually the single largest line item.

Is Bora Bora doable on a budget?

Yes. Staying in family-run pensions and beach lodges, eating at roulottes and travelling in shoulder season dramatically reduces costs versus an all-overwater luxury trip.

Is Bora Bora expensive to visit?

Yes, relative to most destinations — remoteness drives up food, transfer and resort costs — but choosing shoulder-season dates, beach or garden rooms over overwater, and local eateries can bring the total down significantly.

What is the biggest expense in a Bora Bora trip?

Accommodation is usually the biggest single cost, especially overwater bungalows, followed by international flights; together they often make up most of the budget.

Is Bora Bora Expensive? 2026 Trip Cost & Budget Guide

Last verified: October 2026

What things cost

Typical price ranges across accommodation, food, activities and transport. Itinerary totals are per couple and exclude flights.

Transport

International flights (round trip)	$900 – $2,000	From the US West Coast; more from Europe.
Domestic island hop (round trip)	$300 – $600	Papeete to Bora Bora and back on Air Tahiti or Air Moana.
Boat transfer (resort motu)	$100 – $300 per person	Usually charged, return trip; the airline's shuttle boat to Vaitape is free.
Local transport (budget)	$10 – $25	Shared shuttle boats, bicycle rental, and walking around Vaitape and Matira.
Local transport (mid-range)	$30 – $60	Resort boat shuttle plus occasional taxi or private transfer for dinners out.
Local transport (luxury)	$50 – $200	Private speedboat or helicopter transfers and on-call resort boat service.

Accommodation

Overwater bungalow (per night)	$800 – $4,000+	Varies widely by resort and season.
Beach / garden room (per night)	$350 – $700	A budget-friendlier alternative to overwater.
Accommodation (budget)	$80 – $180	Guesthouses and pensions in Vaitape or near Matira Beach, often with kitchenette for self-catering.
Accommodation (mid-range)	$350 – $700	Beach or overwater bungalow at a mid-range resort such as InterContinental Le Moana (4-star) or Maitai Polynesia (3-star).
Accommodation (luxury)	$1,200 – $4,000+	Private-pool overwater villa at a top resort such as the St. Regis, Four Seasons, or Conrad Nui.

Food

Resort dinner for two	$120 – $300	Imported goods make resort dining pricey.
Roulotte meal for two	$25 – $50	Local food trucks in Vaitape.
Food (budget)	$30 – $55	Roulottes (food trucks), snack bars, and grocery-store self-catering keep daily food costs low.
Food (mid-range)	$70 – $130	Mix of resort dining, a nice dinner out, and casual lunches at local restaurants.
Food (luxury)	$150 – $400	Fine dining at signature resort restaurants, in-villa dining, and premium wine pairings.

Activities

Lagoon tour (per person)	$120 – $250	Half or full day; private charters cost more.
Activities (budget)	$20 – $45	Public Matira Beach access, self-guided snorkeling, and occasional shared boat tours.
Activities (mid-range)	$80 – $160	One guided lagoon or snorkeling tour per day, plus equipment rental.
Activities (luxury)	$150 – $450	Private catamaran charters, helicopter tours, and personalized excursions with a dedicated guide.

Itinerary

3-Day Budget Itinerary	$700 – $1,000	Day 1: arrive, settle into a Vaitape guesthouse, sunset walk on Matira Beach. Day 2: self-guided snorkeling at Matira, lunch at a roulotte, bike ride around the lagoon road. Day 3: join a shared half-day lagoon tour, lunch at Snack Matira (open daytime only) before departure.
5-Day Mid-Range Itinerary	$4,000 – $6,500	Day 1: arrive, boat transfer to an overwater bungalow, relax. Day 2: half-day lagoon and snorkel safari. Day 3: 4x4 mountain safari and lunch in Vaitape. Day 4: free day at the resort pool and beach, dinner at Restaurant St James. Day 5: sunset catamaran cruise before departure.
7-Day Luxury Honeymoon Itinerary	$12,000 – $30,000+	Day 1: arrive via speedboat transfer to a private-pool overwater villa. Day 2: couples spa treatment and in-villa dining. Day 3: private catamaran charter with champagne lunch. Day 4: helicopter scenic flight over the lagoon. Day 5: shark and ray snorkeling excursion with a private guide. Day 6: motu picnic on a secluded islet. Day 7: relaxed morning, fine-dining farewell dinner before departure.

Ways to save without sacrificing paradise

Travel in May, October or the wet season for lower resort rates.
Choose a beach or garden bungalow instead of overwater for a fraction of the price.
Split your stay: a few overwater nights plus beachfront nights.
Eat at Vaitape snack bars (roulottes) and self-cater breakfast.
Book activities directly with local operators.