Mid-Range Travel Guide: Funafuti

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Comfortable guesthouses with private bathrooms, air conditioning, better amenities and locations

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local meals and imported foods, hotel dining, fresh seafood, some Western options

Transportation

$15-40 per day

Private boat transfers, motorbike rentals, organized transport for activities

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided snorkeling tours, cultural experiences, boat excursions, equipment rental included

Arrange accommodation through local contacts rather than international booking sites (typically 20-40% cheaper)

Eat with local families or at community gatherings instead of hotel dining (usually 50-70% savings)

Bring your own snorkeling gear and basic equipment to avoid rental fees (saves $10-25 per day)

Travel during shoulder seasons when boat transfers and activities offer better rates (generally 15-30% lower)

Book longer stays directly with guesthouses for weekly discounts (often 10-20% off nightly rates)

Use bicycle transport instead of motorbikes for short distances (typically 70-80% cheaper)

Join group activities rather than private tours when available (usually 40-60% less expensive)

Not bringing enough cash - limited banking facilities mean running out of money can be extremely expensive to resolve

Underestimating food costs - most ingredients are imported making meals more expensive than other Pacific islands (typically 100-150% higher than expected)

Booking only short stays - accommodation becomes much more expensive per night for stays under 3-4 days