The average price of a 7-day trip to Kota Bharu is $2,052 for a solo traveler, $3,685 for a couple, and $6,909 for a family of 4. Kota Bharu hotels range from $9 to $89 per night with an average of $16, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) are between $1,391 and $3,454 per person for economy flights and $4,365 to $10,839 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $13 to $25 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 Kota Bharu, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KBR and stay in a Kota Bharu hotel:
- January 29th to April 15th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 19th)
- July 30th to November 18th (except the week of August 6th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kota Bharu is usually mid to late August.
Average Kota Bharu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $917-$3,294($131-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $2,867 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $20 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $3,072-$7,510($439-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $5,734 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $20 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $3,452-$12,522($493-$1,789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,872 to $11,468 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $40 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kota Bharu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kota Bharu? The cheapest trip to Kota Bharu is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% 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 $7.
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 Kota Bharu for a week is $809-$3,212($116-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $7 to $15 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $718 to $2,867 for economy
Lodging: $7 to $9 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 Kota Bharu for a week is $1,576-$6,184($225-$883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $30 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $5,734 for economy
Lodging: $7 to $9 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 Kota Bharu for a week is $3,152-$12,272($450-$1,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $60 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,872 to $11,468 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $18 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kota Bharu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kota Bharu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kota Bharu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $2,327-$11,365($332-$1,624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,881 to $7,970 for first class
Lodging: $44 to $89 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $4,390-$19,706($627-$2,815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,762 to $15,940 for first class
Lodging: $44 to $89 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $504 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kota Bharu for a week is $8,780-$37,600($1,254-$5,371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,524 to $31,880 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $706 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kota Bharu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kota Bharu is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kota Bharu 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.
Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu.
Flight Costs to Kota Bharu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,454 average in late May to a low of $1,391 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $149. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kota Bharu our data includes 11 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kota Bharu from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) for an average $11,832 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International (SZB) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $44.
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 Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kota Bharu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,063, so you can easily save about 148% 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 Kota Bharu can easily cost $110 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $7 per person. Private tours can cost $222 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.