The average price of a 7-day trip to Bintulu is $1,202 for a solo traveler, $2,159 for a couple, and $4,047 for a family of 4. Bintulu hotels range from $30 to $138 per night with an average of $53. Average worldwide flight costs to Bintulu Airport (BTU) are between $554 and $1,475 per person for economy flights and $1,738 to $4,629 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $39 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 Bintulu, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTU and stay in a Bintulu hotel:
- March 5th to May 13th (except the weeks of March 26th and April 9th)
- May 28th to July 1st
- August 20th to November 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bintulu is usually late October to early November.
Average Bintulu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bintulu for a week is $717-$1,877($102-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $300 to $1,298 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bintulu for a week is $1,206-$3,448($172-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $600 to $2,596 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bintulu for a week is $2,412-$6,896($345-$985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,200 to $5,192 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $102 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Bintulu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bintulu? The cheapest trip to Bintulu is about $75 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $25.
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 Bintulu for a week is $527-$1,639($75-$234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $300 to $1,298 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bintulu for a week is $904-$3,098($129-$443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $600 to $2,596 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bintulu for a week is $1,808-$6,196($258-$885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,200 to $5,192 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to Bintulu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bintulu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bintulu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bintulu for a week is $1,516-$5,216($217-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $765 to $3,842 for first class
Lodging: $68 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bintulu for a week is $2,624-$9,604($375-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,530 to $7,684 for first class
Lodging: $68 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bintulu for a week is $5,248-$19,208($750-$2,744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,060 to $15,368 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $276 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Bintulu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bintulu is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Bintulu due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bintulu 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 Bintulu 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Bintulu.
Flight Costs to Bintulu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,475 average in late December to a low of $554 in late October to early November. Median flight price is $78. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bintulu our data includes 11 originating airports, and 24 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bintulu from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $4,564 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $46.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bintulu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $921, so you can easily save about 166% 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 Bintulu can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $344 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.