How Much Is a Trip To Bali? (Full Breakdown 2023)
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How Much Is a Trip To Bali? (Full Breakdown 2023)
If you’ve been daydreaming about a trip to Bali, you’re not alone.
This Indonesian paradise island is a hugely popular destination for travelers from all over the world. But how much does it really cost to take a trip to Bali?
In this blog post, we’ll give you a realistic estimate of what you can expect to spend on a trip to Bali.
How Much Does It Cost to Go To Bali?
The average cost of a trip to Bali is around $3000 USD for two people for two weeks. This budget includes flights, accommodation, food, activities, and transport within Bali.
Of course, this is just an estimate and your actual costs may be higher or lower depending on your specific travel plans.
Listed below are some of the things that will affect the cost of your trip.
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How Much Are Flights to Bali?
If you’re flying from the United States, you can expect to spend around $1,500 on return airfare. That number will vary depending on your departure city and the airlines you choose, but $1,500 is a good average.
For example, flights from New York tend to be more expensive than flights from Los Angeles. And if you’re looking to travel during peak season (generally June through August), you can expect to pay even more.
If you’re flexible with your travel dates, try to book your flights well in advance—you may be able to snag a cheaper seat.
If you’re flying from Europe or Australia, your airfare will be cheaper depending on your route and layovers.
For example, return flights from London to Bali start at around $700, but can go up to $1500+ if you’re looking for a more direct route.
How Much is Accommodation in Bali?
There are accommodation options for every budget in Bali.
For example, hostels start at around $15 USD per night while luxury hotels can cost upwards of $300 USD per night. There are also plenty of mid-range and budget hotels starting at $20-50 per night.
Airbnbs are a popular option and prices start at around $50 USD per night.
The standard of accommodation you can get for under $100 a night is truly incredible, so in our opinion, there is no need to spend the big bucks.
If you’re traveling on a tight budget, we recommend staying in hostels or Airbnbs so that you can save money on accommodation and use that extra cash to do more activities or try more local food!
How Much is Food in Bali?
Eating out in Bali is relatively inexpensive.
The cost of food in Bali definitely depends on where you eat.
Street food is incredibly cheap (you can get a meal for as little as $1 USD!) while sit-down restaurants tend to be more expensive (a meal for two with drinks can easily cost $30 USD or more).
Our advice is to try as much street food as possible—it’s delicious and one of the best ways to experience Balinese culture!
You can also try a Balinese cooking class to get a real understanding of the local flavors.
How Much is Beer in Bali?
You’ll be pleased to know that beer is also relatively cheap in Bali.
A small bottle of Bintang, the Indonesian beer, will be around 30,000 IDR in a restaurant, which is roughly $2.
The larger bottle of Bintang, for the heavyweights among us, will usually set you back 55,000 IDR, or roughly $3.50.
Of course, don’t forget to factor in the cost of cocktails!
A cocktail at a bar or nightclub will set you back around $8-$10 on average.
How Much Are Activities in Bali?
There are plenty of activities to keep you busy during your trip to Bali.
Many of them are free, like spending time at the beach, exploring the ricefields around Ubud or going on some of the island’s scenic hikes.
Most sights that require an entrance fee, for example the Ubud Monkey Forest, are relatively inexpensive – you will not spend more than $10 USD for an entry ticket.
If you want to do something more unique like the ATVs around Mount Batur, or try scuba diving in Bali, be prepared to spend around $50-$100 per day for each activity.
How Much Is Transport in Bali?
Getting around Bali is relatively cheap and easy – the most popular way to get around is by scooter which you can rent for as little as $5 USD per day.
You can also take public buses which only cost a few dollars per journey or hire a private driver for about $50 USD per day.
Grab and Gojek are also great apps for shorter distances, and they work exactly the same as Uber. Just be careful, as sometimes the drivers will not be able to pick you up in certain areas (close to the tourist beaches, for example).
How Much to Tip in Bali?
Tipping is generally not expected in Bali.
However, if you feel that the service you have been offered is worthy of a tip, then please feel free to add 10-15%.
A lot of the restaurants in the more touristy spots, such as Canggu or Seminyak, will already include a service charge in the bill – so make sure to check if you don’t wish to tip twice.
How Much to Budget For Two Weeks in Bali?
On top of flights, if you budget around $100 per day for your trip to Bali it would be more than enough.
This amount would enable you to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat out for every meal and enjoy some of the island’s best activities.
Therefore, $1500 per person (plus flights) would be plenty for two weeks in Bali.
Bali Budget Breakdown
Accommodation: Budget hotels can be found for as little as $10 per night, while a room in a midrange hotel or resort will be $30-$50 per night. Luxury hotels can be upwards of $300.
Food: Local food is very affordable, with meals costing as little as $2-$3. Western food is more expensive, with main courses starting at around $10.
Transport: A taxi from the airport to Ubud, for example, will cost around $40. A day of sightseeing using taxis and private drivers can easily come to $100+.
Activities: You could pay anything from $10 to $50 per activity, depending on what you’re doing. Most days it will be the lower end of that scale.
As you can see from this breakdown, a trip to Bali doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive – you can definitely visit on a tight budget if you’re careful with your spending!
There are plenty of ways to save money without sacrificing quality or experiences either.
You might want to update that budget a bit. I’m flying there in April and it cost me $2962.24 (to be exact). This is from Boise ID, USA, standard fair. That alone blows your budget. Thanks for all the information though. I’m looking forward to the trip.
Yes, please update your budget. Economy class is $2,000 from Phoenix to Bali in September. I opted for Premium Economy, not an extravagant upgrade but for the length of the flight – it will definitely be more comfortable. This pushed the ticket to $3,400.
I’m not sure what websites are you guys using to book tickets but mine was $695
The itinerary is LA- Tokyo- Seoul- Manila- Puerto princesa (for el Nido) -back to Manila- Bali and leaving in 2 weeks.
Wow where did you book?
Yeah sorta same thread as above – are you sure this cost breakdown includes flights because it doesn’t seem accurate
I’ll chime in. Cheapest airfares from NY are $1752. Rest of costs have to be at least another $1000 for 2 weeks WITH activities .
I plan to take my husband to Bali in December of 2025 to celebrate his retirement! Ive priced an Airbnb for 15 days which is super affordable and contacted the host for info on how to lock the price in. We plan to take 2 additonal couples with us which fares out to about $1425.00 per couple. After pricing flights for 2, the cheapest was $1500 for economy but will more than likely have to upgrade as my husband is 6’6!
I am so hoping that I can make this trip a reality (the current economy has me on edge).