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Cost To Visit Bali: Travel Budget Guide (2026)

See the cost to visit Bali, including hotels, food, transport, attractions, day trips, and realistic daily and weekly travel budgets.

Cost To Visit Bali: Travel Budget Guide (2026)

nWhat to expect: Bali can be very affordable on the ground, but your budget changes fast depending on whether you stay simple in Ubud and Canggu or book villas, beach clubs, and private drivers.

In this guide, you’ll find the average cost to visit Bali, including daily budgets, flight prices, and what to expect to spend in peak, shoulder, and off-season travel periods.

Is Bali Cheap To Visit?

Yes—putting flights aside, Bali is considerably cheaper to visit than many Western destinations. For a lot of travelers, food, scooters, local transport, massages, and simple guesthouses feel very affordable. What changes the budget quickly is where you stay, how often you use private drivers, and how many higher-end restaurants, villas, beach clubs, and tours you add.

Bali stays much more affordable when you keep your trip simple and avoid turning every day into a private-tour-and-villa kind of trip.

  • Eat at local warungs and simple cafés instead of higher-end restaurants every day
  • Stay in guesthouses or simple boutique hotels instead of booking private villas the whole trip
  • Base yourself outside the most expensive beachfront areas
  • Use scooter rentals or ride apps instead of hiring private drivers every day
  • Mix free beaches, temples, and rice terrace views with only a few paid activities
  • Limit how often you do all-day tours, spa splurges, and beach club spending
Overall, Bali can be cheap on the ground—but it can also become far more expensive if you build your trip around stylish villas, frequent private transport, and paid experiences every day.
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Bali uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Prices converted from Indonesian rupiah and shown only in $ (USD) for our US based readers.

Bali Vacation Costs

Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.

Avg. Accommodation Cost

Peak Season

  • Budget Travelers: $35–$70 per night
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $85–$180 per night
  • Luxury Travelers: $250–$700+ per night

Shoulder-Season

  • Budget Travelers: $25–$55
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $70–$150
  • Luxury Travelers: $220–$600+

Off-Season

  • Budget Travelers: $18–$45
  • Mid-Range Travelers: $55–$125
  • Luxury Travelers: $180–$500+

Note: Bali lodging varies a lot by area. Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, and some quieter inland spots can be much easier on the budget than Seminyak, Canggu, and luxury beachfront villa zones.

Food Cost

Budget Travelers

  • Breakfast: $2–$6
  • Lunch: $3–$8
  • Dinner: $4–$10

Mid-Range Travelers

  • Breakfast: $6–$12
  • Lunch: $8–$16
  • Dinner: $12–$30

Luxury Travelers

  • Breakfast: $12–$25
  • Lunch: $18–$40
  • Dinner: $35–$100+

Reality: Bali is one of those places where food can stay very cheap if you eat local, but costs can jump fast in trendy café zones, higher-end restaurants, and beach clubs.

Transportation Cost

Bali Airport (DPS) → Your Area

  • Kuta / Legian / Seminyak: $8–$20
  • Canggu: $12–$30
  • Ubud: $18–$40
  • Private transfer: $25–$65+

Getting Around Bali

Scooter Rental

  • Typical daily scooter rental: $4–$8/day
  • Weekly scooter rental: $25–$45

Ride Apps / Local Drivers

  • Short ride: $2–$6
  • Longer ride between areas: $8–$20
  • Full-day private driver: $35–$70+

Car Rental (with or without driver)

  • Compact car rental: $20–$45/day
  • Fuel + Parking (typical daily): $6–$18
  • Car with driver for longer sightseeing days: $40–$80+

Boat Transfers (when relevant)

  • Nusa Penida / nearby island fast boat: $15–$35+

Attractions

  • Beaches in Bali: free
  • Tanah Lot area: $4–$8
  • Uluwatu Temple: $3–$8
  • Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: $5–$8
  • Tegallalang Rice Terrace: $2–$5
  • Waterfall entry fees: $1–$5
  • Mount Batur sunrise trek: $25–$65+
  • Beach club minimum spend: $15–$75+

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Bali Day Trip Costs

Day Trip and Attractions Costs
Day Trip Transportation Cost (Round Trip) Top Attraction Attraction Cost
Ubud $6–$18 Monkey Forest / rice terraces $5–$10
Tanah Lot $8–$22 Temple and sunset views $4–$8
Uluwatu $10–$25 Uluwatu Temple / cliffs $3–$8
Tegallalang + central Bali $8–$22 Rice terrace views $2–$5
Waterfall day $10–$28 Waterfall entry $2–$8
Mount Batur $15–$35 Sunrise trek $25–$65+
Nusa Penida $25–$55 Fast boat and island viewpoints $5–$15+

Daily Budget Needed For Bali

Budget Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $35–$65
Shoulder $28–$55
Off-Season $22–$45
Mid-Range Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $85–$165
Shoulder $70–$145
Off-Season $55–$120
Luxury Travelers
Season Daily Total (Per Person)
Peak $250–$700+
Shoulder $220–$600+
Off-Season $180–$500+

Weekly Budget (7 Days)

Budget Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $245–$490 $65–$170 $30–$85 $20–$85 $360–$830
Shoulder $175–$385 $55–$145 $25–$75 $18–$75 $273–$680
Off-Season $125–$315 $45–$120 $20–$65 $15–$65 $205–$565
Mid-Range Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $595–$1,260 $180–$405 $45–$140 $45–$175 $865–$1,980
Shoulder $490–$1,050 $155–$350 $40–$120 $40–$155 $725–$1,675
Off-Season $385–$875 $135–$300 $35–$105 $35–$135 $590–$1,415
Luxury Travelers
Season Lodging (7 nights) Food (7 days) Transport Attractions Total
Peak $1,750–$4,900+ $455–$1,155+ $95–$280+ $85–$300+ $2,385–$6,635+
Shoulder $1,540–$4,200+ $420–$1,015+ $85–$245+ $80–$260+ $2,125–$5,720+
Off-Season $1,260–$3,500+ $385–$910+ $75–$210+ $70–$225+ $1,790–$4,845+

Bali Flight Cost

Flight cost depends on departure, season, airline; major airports cheaper than smaller airports.

Travelers flying from major U.S. gateways usually see the best fares, while smaller airports often cost more because of the extra domestic connection before the long-haul trip to Indonesia.

Average round-trip flight ranges from the US:

  • Peak: $1,200–$1,750
  • Shoulder: $900–$1,350
  • Off-Season: $750–$1,100

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Bali Travel Seasons

Peak (June–August, December)

This is when Bali usually feels the busiest. Dry season weather, school breaks, and holiday demand push prices up.

  • Higher hotel prices
  • More crowded beaches and popular areas
  • Better odds of sunny sightseeing days

Shoulder-Season (May, September–October)

This is often the sweet spot for many travelers. You can still get very good weather while avoiding some of the peak demand.

  • Better value than peak
  • Good mix of weather and price
  • Easier to find stronger hotel deals

Off-Season (January–April, November)

This is usually when Bali is cheapest on the ground, though rain can be more frequent.

  • Lower hotel demand
  • Better lodging deals
  • Good for longer stays and slower travel
What currency is used in Bali?
Bali uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). In this guide, prices are shown only in $ (USD) for U.S. travelers.
Do they accept US dollars in Bali?
Not usually. Most businesses in Bali expect payment in Indonesian rupiah. Cards are widely used in many tourist areas, but carrying some local cash still helps.
Will US credit and debit cards work in Bali?
Yes—often. U.S. cards usually work at hotels, many restaurants, supermarkets, and larger attractions, though some smaller local businesses may prefer cash.
What is the cheapest month to visit Bali?
February is often one of the cheapest months for on-the-ground costs because it falls in the wetter, lower-demand part of the year.
What is the most expensive month to visit Bali?
December is often one of the most expensive months due to holiday demand and strong interest in beach stays and villas.
How much does a scooter cost in Bali?
A scooter in Bali often costs around $4 to $8 per day, while weekly rentals can be much cheaper on a per-day basis.
Is $2,000 enough for a week in Bali?

Yes—easily for many travelers. A $2,000 weekly budget can go a long way in Bali unless you are booking luxury villas, beach clubs, and private tours constantly.

  • Budget Travelers (7-day total): $205–$830
  • Mid-Range Travelers (7-day total): $590–$1,980
  • Luxury Travelers (7-day total): $1,790–$6,635+

The biggest variables are villa prices, transport style, and how often you splurge on upscale dining and paid experiences.

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