The average price of a 7-day trip to Badulla is $1,765 for a solo traveler, $3,170 for a couple, and $5,943 for a family of 4. Badulla hotels range from $28 to $127 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 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 $18 to $43 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 Badulla, LK
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Badulla 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 Badulla is usually early October.
Average Badulla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Badulla for a week is $1,060-$2,638($151-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,971 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Badulla for a week is $2,944-$5,500($421-$786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,942 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Badulla for a week is $3,730-$9,676($533-$1,382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,884 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $75 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Badulla
How cheap can you make a vacation to Badulla? The cheapest trip to Badulla is about $127 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 13% 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 $23.
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 Badulla for a week is $891-$2,478($127-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,971 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Badulla for a week is $1,662-$4,596($237-$657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,942 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Badulla for a week is $3,264-$9,012($466-$1,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,884 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Badulla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Badulla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Badulla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Badulla for a week is $2,344-$9,692($335-$1,385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,947 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $127 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Badulla for a week is $4,310-$15,304($616-$2,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,400 to $9,894 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $127 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Badulla for a week is $8,620-$28,568($1,231-$4,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,800 to $19,788 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $1,020 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Badulla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Badulla is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Badulla due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Badulla 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 Badulla 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 Badulla.
Flight Costs to Badulla
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 Badulla our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Badulla 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 Badulla, 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 Badulla can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $317 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.