The average price of a 7-day trip to Anuradhapura is $1,953 for a solo traveler, $3,508 for a couple, and $6,576 for a family of 4. Anuradhapura hotels range from $34 to $192 per night with an average of $29, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are between $1,226 and $2,266 per person for economy flights and $3,847 to $7,111 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $69 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Anuradhapura, LK
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Anuradhapura hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Anuradhapura is usually early October.
Average Anuradhapura Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $1,102-$2,979($157-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,926 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $3,070-$6,068($439-$867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,852 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $3,934-$10,776($562-$1,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,704 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $53 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Anuradhapura
How cheap can you make a vacation to Anuradhapura? The cheapest trip to Anuradhapura is about $132 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $27.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $926-$2,390($132-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,926 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $1,732-$4,540($247-$649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,852 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $3,392-$9,008($485-$1,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,704 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Anuradhapura cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Anuradhapura Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Anuradhapura.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $3,384-$17,426($483-$2,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,818 to $5,470 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $5,664-$23,764($809-$3,395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,636 to $10,940 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,848 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Anuradhapura for a week is $11,328-$41,984($1,618-$5,998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,272 to $21,880 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $384 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,344 to $2,772 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Anuradhapura Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Anuradhapura is slightly lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Anuradhapura due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Anuradhapura Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Anuradhapura hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Anuradhapura.
Flight Costs to Anuradhapura
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,266 average in late December to a low of $1,226 in early October. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Anuradhapura our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Anuradhapura from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,419 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chennai International (MAA) in Chennai (India) at an average of just $162.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Anuradhapura, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,040, so you can easily save about 85% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Anuradhapura can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $479 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.