The average price of a 7-day trip to Kuching is $1,439 for a solo traveler, $2,584 for a couple, and $4,845 for a family of 4. Kuching hotels range from $15 to $128 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kuching International Airport (KCH) are between $603 and $2,171 per person for economy flights and $1,892 to $6,813 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 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 Kuching, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KCH and stay in a Kuching hotel:
- January 29th to July 22nd (except the week of March 12th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kuching is usually mid April.
Average Kuching Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kuching for a week is $662-$2,397($95-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $326 to $1,802 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $35 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 Kuching for a week is $1,710-$5,280($244-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $652 to $3,604 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $35 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 Kuching for a week is $2,282-$9,000($326-$1,286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,304 to $7,208 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kuching
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kuching? The cheapest trip to Kuching is about $69 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 24% 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 $13.
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 Kuching for a week is $481-$2,189($69-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $326 to $1,802 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $15 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 Kuching for a week is $884-$4,138($126-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $652 to $3,604 for economy
Lodging: $13 to $15 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 Kuching for a week is $1,768-$8,132($253-$1,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,304 to $7,208 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $30 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kuching cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kuching Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kuching.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kuching for a week is $1,668-$9,392($238-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $919 to $5,010 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $128 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kuching for a week is $2,958-$15,088($423-$2,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,838 to $10,020 for first class
Lodging: $63 to $128 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kuching for a week is $5,916-$27,956($845-$3,994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,676 to $20,040 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $256 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $862 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kuching Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kuching is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kuching 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.
Kuching 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 Kuching 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 Kuching.
Flight Costs to Kuching
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,171 average in mid August to a low of $603 in mid April. Median flight price is $90. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kuching our data includes 28 originating airports, and 43 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kuching from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) for an average $7,856 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $49.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kuching, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,568, so you can easily save about 260% 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 Kuching can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $318 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.