The average price of a 7-day trip to Bukit Lawang is $1,502 for a solo traveler, $2,698 for a couple, and $5,057 for a family of 4. Bukit Lawang hotels range from $10 to $94 per night with an average of $18, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) are between $1,192 and $2,196 per person for economy flights and $3,740 to $6,891 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $16 to $32 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 Bukit Lawang, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KNO and stay in a Bukit Lawang hotel:
- February 5th to April 8th (except the week of March 19th)
- May 14th to June 17th
- July 30th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bukit Lawang is usually mid to late September.
Average Bukit Lawang Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $827-$2,263($118-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $631 to $1,889 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $14 to $18 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $2,692-$4,990($385-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,262 to $3,778 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $14 to $18 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $3,092-$8,752($442-$1,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,524 to $7,556 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $20 to $25 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bukit Lawang
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bukit Lawang? The cheapest trip to Bukit Lawang is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 71% 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 $9.
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 Bukit Lawang for a week is $741-$2,361($106-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $631 to $1,889 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $10 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 Bukit Lawang for a week is $1,428-$4,362($204-$623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,262 to $3,778 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $10 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 Bukit Lawang for a week is $2,856-$8,508($408-$1,215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,524 to $7,556 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $20 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Bukit Lawang cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bukit Lawang Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bukit Lawang.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $2,115-$10,070($302-$1,439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,609 to $5,497 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $3,948-$16,036($564-$2,291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,218 to $10,994 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bukit Lawang for a week is $7,896-$29,612($1,128-$4,230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,436 to $21,988 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $188 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bukit Lawang Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bukit Lawang is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bukit Lawang 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.
Bukit Lawang 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 Bukit Lawang 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 Bukit Lawang.
Flight Costs to Bukit Lawang
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,196 average in mid December to a low of $1,192 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $371. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bukit Lawang our data includes 51 originating airports, and 49 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bukit Lawang from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) for an average $10,132 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Penang International (PEN) in Bayan Lepas (Malaysia) at an average of just $69.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bukit Lawang, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,005, so you can easily save about 84% 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 Bukit Lawang can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $234 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.