Mid-Range Travel Guide: Marshallislands

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses with air conditioning, private bathrooms, better amenities

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, some imported foods, occasional Western-style meals

Transportation

$30-80 per day

Private taxis, rental cars when available, chartered boats for island hopping, domestic flights

Activities

$60-150 per day

Guided snorkeling tours, cultural experiences, diving excursions, historical site visits with guides

Shop at local markets instead of hotel shops for 60-80% savings on snacks and basic supplies

Use shared transportation and local buses rather than private taxis to save 70-85% on transport costs

Eat at family-run local restaurants instead of resort dining to reduce food costs by 50-70%

Book accommodation directly with guesthouses to avoid booking fees and potentially negotiate better rates

Bring your own snorkeling gear to avoid daily rental fees of $15-30 per day

Plan longer stays to negotiate weekly rates at guesthouses, typically 15-25% cheaper than daily rates

Travel during shoulder seasons to save 20-40% on accommodation and activity costs

Relying entirely on resort dining instead of exploring local food options, which typically costs 100-200% more

Not planning for high import costs - many items cost 150-300% more than mainland US prices

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak seasons when limited options drive prices up 40-60%

Underestimating inter-atoll transportation costs, which can easily add $100-300 per trip to your budget