The average price of a 7-day trip to Banda Aceh is $1,550 for a solo traveler, $2,784 for a couple, and $5,219 for a family of 4. Banda Aceh hotels range from $19 to $90 per night with an average of $35, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (BTJ) are between $1,594 and $2,068 per person for economy flights and $5,002 to $6,489 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $14 to $25 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 Banda Aceh, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTJ and stay in a Banda Aceh hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th (except the week of January 22nd)
- April 30th to July 1st
- August 27th to December 16th (except the week of October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Banda Aceh is usually mid May.
Average Banda Aceh Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $1,056-$2,111($151-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,696 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $3,504-$4,726($501-$675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,392 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $25 to $31 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $3,984-$7,964($569-$1,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,352 to $6,784 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $80 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $40 to $47 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Banda Aceh
How cheap can you make a vacation to Banda Aceh? The cheapest trip to Banda Aceh is about $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 48% 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 $17.
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 Banda Aceh for a week is $989-$2,101($141-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $7 to $15 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,696 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $1,876-$3,902($268-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $30 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,392 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $19 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $3,716-$7,654($531-$1,093 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $60 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,352 to $6,784 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $38 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Banda Aceh cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Banda Aceh Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Banda Aceh.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $2,406-$8,120($344-$1,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,961 to $3,511 for first class
Lodging: $45 to $90 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $4,542-$12,016($649-$1,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,922 to $7,022 for first class
Lodging: $45 to $90 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Banda Aceh for a week is $9,084-$22,340($1,298-$3,191 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,844 to $14,044 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $180 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,126 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Banda Aceh Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Banda Aceh is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Banda Aceh due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Banda Aceh 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 Banda Aceh 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Banda Aceh.
Flight Costs to Banda Aceh
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,068 average in early August to a low of $1,594 in mid May. Median flight price is $480. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Banda Aceh our data includes 11 originating airports, and 24 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Banda Aceh from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $5,541 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $81.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Banda Aceh, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $474, so you can easily save about 30% 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 Banda Aceh can easily cost $110 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $7 per person. Private tours can cost $225 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.