The average price of a 7-day trip to Batam is $757 for a solo traveler, $1,360 for a couple, and $2,549 for a family of 4. Batam hotels range from $15 to $87 per night with an average of $21, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Batu Besar Airport (BTH) are between $445 and $699 per person for economy flights and $1,396 to $2,193 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $28 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 Batam, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTH and stay in a Batam hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th
- May 14th to July 1st
- October 8th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Batam is usually mid November.
Average Batam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Batam for a week is $513-$1,112($73-$159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $580 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $24 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Batam for a week is $1,242-$2,126($177-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $560 to $1,160 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $24 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Batam for a week is $1,824-$3,644($261-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,120 to $2,320 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $74 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Batam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Batam? The cheapest trip to Batam is about $57 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 22% 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 $12.
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 Batam for a week is $401-$978($57-$140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $7 to $14 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $580 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 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 Batam for a week is $730-$1,656($104-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $560 to $1,160 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $15 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 Batam for a week is $1,460-$3,162($209-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,120 to $2,320 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $30 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Batam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Batam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Batam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Batam for a week is $1,195-$6,531($171-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $753 to $1,624 for first class
Lodging: $34 to $87 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Batam for a week is $2,186-$8,526($312-$1,218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,506 to $3,248 for first class
Lodging: $34 to $87 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Batam for a week is $4,372-$14,784($625-$2,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,012 to $6,496 for first class
Lodging: $68 to $174 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Batam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Batam is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Batam 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.
Batam 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 Batam 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 Batam.
Flight Costs to Batam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $699 average in early August to a low of $445 in mid November. Median flight price is $189. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Batam our data includes 22 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Batam from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $3,748 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kidjang (TNJ) in Tandjungpinang (Indonesia) at an average of just $115.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Batam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $255, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Batam can easily cost $110 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $7 per person. Private tours can cost $216 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.