The average price of a 7-day trip to Langkawi is $1,701 for a solo traveler, $3,055 for a couple, and $5,727 for a family of 4. Langkawi hotels range from $17 to $127 per night with an average of $26, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) are between $1,141 and $2,150 per person for economy flights and $3,580 to $6,747 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $51 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 Langkawi, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGK and stay in a Langkawi hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- September 24th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Langkawi is usually mid November.
Average Langkawi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Langkawi for a week is $913-$2,652($130-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $589 to $1,785 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Langkawi for a week is $2,774-$5,524($396-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,178 to $3,570 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Langkawi for a week is $3,340-$9,282($477-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,356 to $7,140 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Langkawi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Langkawi? The cheapest trip to Langkawi is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $14.
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 Langkawi for a week is $750-$2,298($107-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $589 to $1,785 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Langkawi for a week is $1,416-$4,230($202-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,178 to $3,570 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Langkawi for a week is $2,832-$8,280($405-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,356 to $7,140 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Langkawi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Langkawi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Langkawi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Langkawi for a week is $2,656-$10,324($379-$1,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,661 to $4,820 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $127 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $810 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Langkawi for a week is $4,688-$15,788($670-$2,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,322 to $9,640 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $127 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $810 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Langkawi for a week is $9,376-$28,660($1,339-$4,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,644 to $19,280 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $254 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Langkawi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Langkawi is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Langkawi 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.
Langkawi 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 Langkawi 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 Langkawi.
Flight Costs to Langkawi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,150 average in early May to a low of $1,141 in mid November. Median flight price is $1,003. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Langkawi our data includes 26 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Langkawi from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) for an average $4,846 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Penang International (PEN) in Bayan Lepas (Malaysia) at an average of just $37.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Langkawi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,008, so you can easily save about 88% 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 Langkawi can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $317 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.