The average price of a 7-day trip to Chilaw is $1,781 for a solo traveler, $3,199 for a couple, and $5,997 for a family of 4. Chilaw hotels range from $23 to $105 per night with an average of $29, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $600 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 $16 to $40 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 Chilaw, LK
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Chilaw 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 Chilaw is usually early October.
Average Chilaw Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chilaw for a week is $980-$2,691($140-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $2,039 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $29 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chilaw for a week is $2,850-$5,464($407-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $4,078 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $29 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chilaw for a week is $3,572-$9,870($510-$1,410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $8,156 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $58 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $70 to $99 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chilaw
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chilaw? The cheapest trip to Chilaw is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% 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 $19.
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 Chilaw for a week is $871-$2,458($124-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $17 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $2,039 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $23 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 Chilaw for a week is $1,628-$4,616($233-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $34 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $4,078 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $23 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 Chilaw for a week is $3,208-$9,052($458-$1,293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $68 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $8,156 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $46 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Chilaw cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chilaw Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chilaw.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chilaw for a week is $2,179-$12,674($311-$1,811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,659 to $4,914 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $105 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chilaw for a week is $4,076-$18,148($582-$2,593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,318 to $9,828 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $105 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chilaw for a week is $8,152-$31,976($1,165-$4,568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,636 to $19,656 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $210 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chilaw Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chilaw is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Chilaw due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Chilaw 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 Chilaw 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 Chilaw.
Flight Costs to Chilaw
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 Chilaw our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chilaw 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 Chilaw, 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 Chilaw can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $262 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.