Mid-Range Travel Guide: Honiara

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels, private rooms with air conditioning, better amenities, central locations

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented dining, hotel breakfast, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of taxis and public transport, occasional private transfers, short domestic flights

Activities

$40-100 per day

Guided tours, cultural sites, snorkeling trips, museum entries, local excursions

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