How Much Does a Private Island Cost Per Night

Renting a whole private island sounds like a billionaire fantasy, but the per-night numbers are more reachable than most people expect, especially split across a group.

The headline rate hides the real cost, though, because staff, transfers and meals usually come on top.

• Small private islands start around $1,500 per night
• Ultra-luxury islands run into five figures
• Staff, food and transfers often add 30 to 50 percent
• Group bookings bring the per-person cost way down

Price it as a full experience rather than a room rate, and a private island becomes a realistic once-in-a-lifetime splurge.