The average price of a 7-day trip to Etalai is $2,135 for a solo traveler, $3,834 for a couple, and $7,189 for a family of 4. Etalai hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $560 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 $44 to $116 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 Etalai, LK

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Etalai 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 Etalai is usually early October.

 

Average Etalai Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Etalai for a week is $1,404-$3,281($201-$469 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $694 to $1,881 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Etalai for a week is $3,470-$6,744($496-$963 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,388 to $3,762 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Etalai for a week is $4,728-$11,756($675-$1,679 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,776 to $7,524 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $120 to $137 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Etalai

How cheap can you make a vacation to Etalai? The cheapest trip to Etalai is about $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 20% 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 $59.

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 Etalai for a week is $989-$2,614($141-$373 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $694 to $1,881 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $65 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 Etalai for a week is $1,858-$4,838($265-$691 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,388 to $3,762 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $65 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 Etalai for a week is $3,668-$9,676($524-$1,382 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,776 to $7,524 for economy

Lodging: $118 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Etalai cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Etalai Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Etalai.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Etalai for a week is $2,999-$12,563($428-$1,795 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,714 to $4,044 for first class

Lodging: $122 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Etalai for a week is $5,266-$18,070($752-$2,581 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,428 to $8,088 for first class

Lodging: $122 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Etalai for a week is $10,532-$31,904($1,505-$4,558 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,856 to $16,176 for first class

Lodging: $244 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,646 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Etalai Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Etalai is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Etalai due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Etalai 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Etalai 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Etalai.

 

Flight Costs to Etalai

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 Etalai our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Etalai 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Etalai, 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 Etalai can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.

 

 

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