Luxury Travel Guide: Honiara

Accommodation

$250-600 per night

Upscale hotels, resort properties, premium amenities, oceanfront locations, full service

Food & Dining

$80-200 per day

Hotel restaurants, fine dining establishments, premium seafood, international cuisine, room service

Transportation

$60-180 per day

Private transfers, rental cars, chartered boats, premium domestic flights, private guides

Activities

$120-400 per day

Premium tours, private guides, diving excursions, cultural experiences, exclusive access activities

Eat at local markets and small eateries instead of tourist restaurants (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Use public buses for city transport instead of taxis (usually 80-90% savings)

Book accommodation well in advance during peak season for 20-30% discounts

Shop for groceries and prepare some meals yourself when possible (can reduce food costs by 40-60%)

Join group tours instead of private tours (generally 50-70% less expensive per person)

Visit free attractions like beaches and local markets before paying for organized activities

Stay in neighborhoods away from the main tourist areas where prices are typically 30-50% lower

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system (can triple transportation costs)

Eating only at hotels and tourist-area restaurants (typically 100-200% markup over local places)

Booking tours and activities at hotel concierge desks without comparing prices (often 20-40% more expensive)

Not budgeting for the high cost of imported goods and Western food (can be 3-5x more than local alternatives)

Underestimating transportation costs between islands if planning multi-island trips