The average price of a 7-day trip to Padang is $1,737 for a solo traveler, $3,120 for a couple, and $5,848 for a family of 4. Padang hotels range from $18 to $82 per night with an average of $23, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tabing Airport (PDG) are between $1,504 and $2,607 per person for economy flights and $4,720 to $8,181 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $14 to $32 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 Padang, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDG and stay in a Padang hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 26th to April 15th (except the week of April 2nd)
- May 7th to July 15th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Padang is usually mid May.
Average Padang Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Padang for a week is $1,023-$2,542($146-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $787 to $2,138 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $30 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $29 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Padang for a week is $3,342-$5,842($477-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,574 to $4,276 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $30 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $29 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Padang for a week is $3,750-$9,808($536-$1,401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,148 to $8,552 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $60 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $35 to $44 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Padang
How cheap can you make a vacation to Padang? The cheapest trip to Padang is about $133 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 65% 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 $16.
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 Padang for a week is $932-$2,476($133-$354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $7 to $14 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $787 to $2,138 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 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 Padang for a week is $1,768-$4,712($253-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,574 to $4,276 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $18 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 Padang for a week is $3,536-$9,328($505-$1,333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,148 to $8,552 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $36 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Padang cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Padang Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Padang.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Padang for a week is $2,544-$11,654($363-$1,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,101 to $4,768 for first class
Lodging: $40 to $82 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Padang for a week is $4,848-$16,828($693-$2,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,202 to $9,536 for first class
Lodging: $40 to $82 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Padang for a week is $9,696-$30,416($1,385-$4,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,404 to $19,072 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $164 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Padang Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Padang is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Padang 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.
Padang 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 Padang 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 Padang.
Flight Costs to Padang
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,607 average in mid to late August to a low of $1,504 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Padang our data includes 32 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Padang from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $10,805 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at an average of just $70.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Padang, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,103, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Padang can easily cost $100 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $7 per person. Private tours can cost $203 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.