The average price of a 7-day trip to Dambulla is $1,668 for a solo traveler, $2,996 for a couple, and $5,616 for a family of 4. Dambulla hotels range from $10 to $161 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $240 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 $31 to $49 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 Dambulla, LK
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Dambulla 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 Dambulla is usually early October.
Average Dambulla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dambulla for a week is $1,055-$2,502($151-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,835 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $54 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 Dambulla for a week is $3,030-$5,542($433-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,670 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $54 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 Dambulla for a week is $3,848-$9,360($550-$1,337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,340 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $108 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $45 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dambulla
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dambulla? The cheapest trip to Dambulla is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 41% 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 $8.
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 Dambulla for a week is $833-$2,264($119-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $694 to $1,835 for economy
Lodging: $8 to $10 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dambulla for a week is $1,618-$4,288($231-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $3,670 for economy
Lodging: $8 to $10 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dambulla for a week is $3,236-$8,480($462-$1,211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $7,340 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $20 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Dambulla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dambulla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dambulla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dambulla for a week is $2,894-$8,013($413-$1,145 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,881 to $4,661 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $161 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dambulla for a week is $5,230-$13,290($747-$1,899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,762 to $9,322 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $161 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dambulla for a week is $10,460-$24,936($1,494-$3,562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,524 to $18,644 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $322 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dambulla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dambulla is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dambulla 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.
Dambulla 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 Dambulla 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 Dambulla.
Flight Costs to Dambulla
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 Dambulla our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dambulla 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 Dambulla, 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 Dambulla can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $403 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.