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Bali on a budget
What a trip to Bali really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Bali is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $30–$60 per person per day on a tight budget, $80–$180 mid-range and $300–$1,000 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in February–March and November.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $30–$60 a day
- Mid-range
- $80–$180 a day
- Luxury
- $300–$1,000 a day
- Local currency
- IDR
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $30–$60 | $90–$180 | $150–$300 | $210–$420 |
| Mid-range | $80–$180 | $240–$540 | $400–$900 | $560–$1,260 |
| Luxury | $300–$1,000 | $900–$3,000 | $1,500–$5,000 | $2,100–$7,000 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Bali, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Nasi campur at a warung | about Rp 25,000–Rp 50,000 |
| Large Bintang beer at a bar | about Rp 40,000–Rp 70,000 |
| Latte at a café | about Rp 35,000–Rp 55,000 |
| Scooter rental per day | about Rp 70,000–Rp 120,000 |
| Car with driver for a day | about Rp 600,000–Rp 900,000 |
| Temple entry | about Rp 30,000–Rp 100,000 |
| One-hour Balinese massage | about Rp 100,000–Rp 300,000 |
Money-saving tips
- Eat at warung rather than tourist restaurants; local meals cost a fraction of western dishes.
- Share a driver for a full day of sightseeing instead of booking separate tours.
- Travel in May, June, September or the wet season for lower villa and hotel prices.
- Withdraw cash from bank ATMs inside branches or malls and count notes carefully at money changers.
- Imported wine and spirits are heavily taxed; local beer is the economical choice.
- Agree on prices before seafood dinners, massages and taxi rides without meters.
Free things to do
- Campuhan Ridge Walk — A paved path of about 2 km follows a grassy ridge between two river valleys from the Gunung Lebah temple at the edge of Ubud, past palms and elephant grass, to the village of Bangkiang Sidem and its rice-field cafés.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for solo travellers, nightlife, food lovers and budget
Canggu
Surf breaks, cafés, coworking spaces and rice-field views
$ · Best for budget, families, nightlife and beach
Kuta and Legian
Long surf beach, inexpensive hotels, malls and party streets
$$ · Best for culture, couples, food lovers, solo travellers and quiet stays
Ubud
Hill town of dance, crafts, yoga and rice terraces
Eating well for less
- Sate lilit — Warung, night markets and as part of nasi campur, especially near fishing villages such as Jimbaran.
- Jaje Bali — Morning markets such as Ubud's and Gianyar's, and roadside stalls.
Getting around for less
Bali has no rail and limited public transport, so visitors rely on private drivers, ride-hailing apps, taxis and scooters. Traffic in the south and around Ubud is heavy, and a 30 km journey can take 90 minutes, so group sights by area.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Bali cost?
About $400–$900 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $150–$300 on a tight budget.
+Is Bali expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Eat at warung rather than tourist restaurants; local meals cost a fraction of western dishes.
+How much money do I need per day in Bali?
Roughly $30–$60 on a budget and $80–$180 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Bali?
Usually in February–March and November.