The Marshall Islands is a pristine Pacific paradise of 29 coral atolls and 1,156 islands, offering world-class diving among WWII wrecks, untouched white-sand beaches, and authentic Micronesian culture. From the bustling capital of Majuro to the remote tranquility of Arno Atoll, this remote nation delivers an unforgettable tropical escape.
Local currency: US Dollar (USD) — the Marshall Islands uses the US dollar as its official currency.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Marshall Islands.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $20-35 (Pacific Backpackers Hostel dorm)
- Budget
- $30-55 (guesthouses, homestays)
- Midrange
- $85-150 (Hotel Robert Reimers, Majuro Pacific Hotel)
- Luxury
- $180-380 (Marshall Islands Resort, Majuro Lagoon Resort, Arno Dive Resort)
Food
- Street
- $3-8 (grilled fish plates, coconut bread, smoothie stands)
- Local
- $6-12 (Mom's Kitchen, Pacific Plate Diner, casual local restaurants)
- Midrange
- $12-25 (Tide Table, Toeak Bar & Grill, Island Breeze Café)
- Fine
- $30-80+ (Enra Restaurant, Lagoon Terrace Restaurant)
Transport
- Bus
- $0.75 (shared taxi/public), $3-5 (private taxi anywhere in Majuro)
- Taxi
- $5-15 (airport to downtown; across Majuro)
- Airport
- $10-15 (taxi, flat rate from MAJ to downtown)
- Daytrip
- $25-50 (boat to Eneko Island or Arno Atoll)
Activities
- Museum
- $5 (Alele Museum)
- Sites
- $0-15 (beaches free; guided snorkeling $40-80)
- Tour
- $45-80 (cultural tours, food walks)
- Excursion
- $100-200+ (diving, outer atoll day trips, fishing charters)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Marshall Islands costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$420-595/week
Midrange traveller
$1,050-1,540/week
Luxury traveller
$2,450-3,500+/week
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Eat at Mom's Kitchen, Pacific Plate Diner, and Food Truck 692 for authentic meals under $10 — these local institutions offer better value and more authentic food than tourist restaurants
Share boat charters to Eneko Island or Arno Atoll — splitting a private charter between 4 people dramatically reduces per-person costs
Use shared taxis (flag on main road, $0.75/person) rather than private taxis for short distances in central Majuro
Self-cater for some meals using supermarkets — Ace Commercial Center and Gibson's General Store stock reasonably priced food staples
Visit outer atolls via Air Marshall Islands scheduled flights rather than private charters — significant savings on multi-day trips
Book well in advance — the Marshall Islands has limited accommodation and prices rise when options run out
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Laura Beach
The most beautiful beach in the Marshall Islands requires only a $10-15 taxi fare from central Majuro — the beach itself is completely free. Spend hours swimming, snorkeling, and watching sunsets at zero additional cost.
Uliga Waterfront Walk
An enjoyable sunset walk along Majuro's waterfront promenade past fishing boats, the Peace Memorial Park, and community gathering spots. Zero cost, great atmosphere.
Peace Memorial Park
The WWII memorial park in Uliga is free to enter and offers both historical significance and a peaceful lagoon-side setting for reflection.
Nitijela Parliament Building
The exterior of the Marshall Islands' parliament building is freely viewable and sessions are sometimes open to the public — a unique democratic civic experience.
Western Majuro Road Walk/Cycle
The 30-mile road along Majuro Atoll offers stunning ocean and lagoon scenery on both sides for the entire length — free to walk or cycle at any point.
Night Market Browsing
Visiting Delap Night Market (Thu-Sat) is free to browse — you only spend on what you choose to eat or buy. The community atmosphere itself is worth the visit.
Stargazing on the Beach
The Marshall Islands has minimal light pollution, making night sky viewing on Laura Beach or any lagoon beach extraordinary. Completely free and one of the most memorable experiences available.
Majuro Lagoon Swimming
The calm lagoon-side beaches along the Uliga waterfront provide free ocean swimming for hotel guests and visitors throughout the day.