The average price of a 7-day trip to Colombo is $1,548 for a solo traveler, $2,780 for a couple, and $5,212 for a family of 4. Colombo hotels range from $30 to $135 per night with an average of $38, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) are between $1,088 and $2,054 per person for economy flights and $3,414 to $6,445 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $53 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 Colombo, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CWB and stay in a Colombo hotel:
- January 22nd to February 11th
- March 5th to April 1st
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 6th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Colombo is usually early to mid September.
Average Colombo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Colombo for a week is $881-$2,316($126-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $583 to $1,705 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Colombo for a week is $2,628-$5,090($375-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,166 to $3,410 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Colombo for a week is $3,164-$8,784($452-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,332 to $6,820 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $36 to $42 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Colombo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Colombo? The cheapest trip to Colombo is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 46% 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 $24.
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 Colombo for a week is $780-$2,159($111-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $583 to $1,705 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $30 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 Colombo for a week is $1,440-$4,018($206-$574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,166 to $3,410 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $30 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 Colombo for a week is $2,820-$7,856($403-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,332 to $6,820 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $60 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 Colombo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Colombo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Colombo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Colombo for a week is $2,064-$8,097($295-$1,157 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $4,552 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Colombo for a week is $3,726-$13,314($532-$1,902 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $9,104 for first class
Lodging: $67 to $135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Colombo for a week is $7,452-$25,188($1,065-$3,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,528 to $18,208 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Colombo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Colombo is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Colombo due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Colombo 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 Colombo 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Colombo.
Flight Costs to Colombo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,054 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,088 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,381. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Colombo our data includes 91 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Colombo from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,135 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Congonhas (CGH) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) at an average of just $78.
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 Colombo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $967, so you can easily save about 89% 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 Colombo can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $336 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.