The average price of a 7-day trip to Mandalay is $1,584 for a solo traveler, $2,845 for a couple, and $5,333 for a family of 4. Mandalay hotels range from $16 to $106 per night with an average of $28, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) are between $1,219 and $2,123 per person for economy flights and $3,825 to $6,662 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $36 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 Mandalay, MM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDL and stay in a Mandalay hotel:
- February 26th to March 18th
- July 30th to January 14th (except the week of December 24th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mandalay is usually late August to early September.
Average Mandalay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mandalay for a week is $968-$2,324($138-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $697 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $31 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mandalay for a week is $2,842-$4,996($406-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,394 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $31 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $33 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mandalay for a week is $3,596-$8,684($514-$1,241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,788 to $7,304 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $62 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mandalay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mandalay? The cheapest trip to Mandalay is about $121 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 30% 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 $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 Mandalay for a week is $844-$2,192($121-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $697 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 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 Mandalay for a week is $1,604-$4,144($229-$592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,394 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 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 Mandalay for a week is $3,208-$8,144($458-$1,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,788 to $7,304 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Mandalay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mandalay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mandalay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mandalay for a week is $2,381-$10,887($340-$1,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,645 to $3,999 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mandalay for a week is $4,264-$15,390($609-$2,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,290 to $7,998 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mandalay for a week is $8,528-$27,588($1,218-$3,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,580 to $15,996 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $212 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mandalay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mandalay is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mandalay 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.
Mandalay 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 Mandalay 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 Mandalay.
Flight Costs to Mandalay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,123 average in early July to a low of $1,219 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $765. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mandalay our data includes 43 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mandalay from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $10,142 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Don Mueang International (DMK) in Bangkok (Thailand) at an average of just $174.
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 Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mandalay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $904, so you can easily save about 74% 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 Mandalay can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $265 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.