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Alternatives to Samoa — Apia and Upolu

Samoa — Apia and Upolu costs USD 140–155 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best May to October. These 7 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Samoa — Apia and Upolu, Samoa

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Samoa — Apia and Upolu's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Alternatives to Samoa — Apia and Upolu

1
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites
Vanuatu
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites runs about 22% cheaper per day on the ground than Samoa — Apia and Upolu.
- USD 100–130 per person per day
- 22% cheaper per day
- Best July to October
- Shares with your original: relaxation
Destination guide
2
New Caledonia - Nouméa
New Caledonia
New Caledonia - Nouméa runs about 20% cheaper per day on the ground than Samoa — Apia and Upolu.
- USD 105–130 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best August to November
Destination guide
3
Cook Islands — Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Cook Islands — Rarotonga sits at a similar daily cost to Samoa — Apia and Upolu with a comparable trip profile.
- USD 170–200 per person per day
- 25% more per day
- Best April and May
- Shares with your original: relaxation
Destination guide
4
American Samoa — Tutuila
American Samoa
American Samoa — Tutuila sits at a similar daily cost to Samoa — Apia and Upolu with a comparable trip profile.
- USD 120–175 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best June to September
Destination guide
5
Australia
Australia
Australia is strong in March, April, November, when Samoa — Apia and Upolu is not.
- USD 150–250 per person per day
- 36% more per day
- Best March to May
- Shares with your original: relaxation
Destination guide Best time for Australia
6
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is strong in January, February, March, when Samoa — Apia and Upolu is not.
- USD 180–280 per person per day
- 56% more per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: relaxation
Destination guide Best time for New Zealand
7
French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete
French Polynesia
French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete sits at a similar daily cost to Samoa — Apia and Upolu with a comparable trip profile.
- USD 355–420 per person per day
- 163% more per day
- Best May to October
- Shares with your original: relaxation
Destination guide

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