What Is The Cost To Go To Bali – The Complete Guide

Bali is a tropical paradise in South East Asia that you must visit at least once in a lifetime. It has something for everybody looking to have a relaxing vacation, from beaches and forests to mountains and temples. Read on to get a clear picture of how much does it cost to go to Bali for a couple on a luxurious 7 day trip to Bali. The best part is that a trip to Bali is not an expensive one since the US dollar is very strong compared to the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), so it will give you an opportunity to experience luxury without having to splurge!

Cost To Go To Bali – Cost Of Flights

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Bali is in Indonesia, which is on the other side of the globe from USA. So, the biggest expense for your Bali trip is going to be the cost of the flights. The travel time is well over 20 hours, so we recommend you travel in business class or premium economy.

  • Business class round-trip from USA to Bali – $5K to $6K
  • Premium economy class round-trip from USA to Bali – $2K to $3K
  • Economy class round-trip from USA to Bali – $1.2K to $1.5K

Cost To Go To Bali – Cost Of Hotels

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There is a very large range of hotel choices that you can choose from – from budget hotels to resorts to independent bungalows. Based on our 7 day Bali itinerary, below is a typical range based on double occupancy. Free breakfast is generally included in all of the places that you can stay in Bali, including the bungalows, since they are also managed by professional companies.

  • Ubud hotel cost per night – $150 to $300
  • Candidasa hotel cost per night – $100 to $200
  • Seminyak hotel cost per night – $50 to $400

Cost To Go To Bali – Cost Of Travel

Traveling within Bali is best down using a cab that you can arrange with the hotel that you are staying in. Expect to spend no more than $15 to $20 a day on cabs for all your trips.

Cost To Go To Bali – Cost Of Food

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Food is extremely cheap in Bali! You can never get tired of their nasi goreng (fried rice) and mee goreng (fried noodles), the staple dishes of Indonesia, that are very tasty and economical. Plan to spend around $25 per day person on food in Bali.

Cost To Go To Bali – Cost Of Sightseeing

All of the attractions in Bali are very easy on the wallet, in fact, there are many temples that you can visit for free. To purchase tickets, you would need to pay in IDR, so the below costs are in USD as of Apr ’23.

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Tanah Lot Temple photo by Nick Fewings

Ubud

  • Ubud Palace – Free!
  • Dance at Ubud Palace – $7
  • Tegalalang Rice Terraces – $4 to $14
  • Monkey Forest – $4

Candidasa

  • Lotus Lagoon – Free!
  • Pura Lempuyang – $7
  • Goa Lawah Temple – $2

Seminyak

  • Uluwatu Temple – $2
  • Tanah Lot Temple – $4

Cost To Go To Bali On A 7 Day Bali Trip

Now that you know the costs for each of the various categories, let’s summarize how much would it cost for a 7 day Bali trip for a couple.

Flights

  • Business class – $10K to $12K
  • Premium economy class – $4K to $6K
  • Economy class – $2.4K to $3K

Hotels

  • Ubud (3 nights) – $450 to $900
  • Candidasa (2 nights) – $200 to $400
  • Seminyak (3 nights) – $150 to $1200

Transportation – $105 to $140

Food – $350

Sightseeing – $60 to $80

Total cost for a 7 day trip to Bali:

  • Traveling in business class – $11.3K to $15K
  • Traveling in premium economy class – $5.3K to $9K
  • Traveling in economy class – $3.7K to $6K

As you can see from the above, if you exclude the cost of flights, having a 7 day vacation in Bali is not expensive! If you need a custom itinerary, email us and we can build one for you!

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