The average price of a 7-day trip to Polonnaruwa is $1,698 for a solo traveler, $3,050 for a couple, and $5,717 for a family of 4. Polonnaruwa hotels range from $17 to $119 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are between $1,226 and $2,266 per person for economy flights and $3,847 to $7,111 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $16 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 Polonnaruwa, LK

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMB and stay in a Polonnaruwa hotel:

  • January 15th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
  • August 6th to December 2nd

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Polonnaruwa is usually early October.

 

Average Polonnaruwa Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $962-$2,536($137-$362 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $694 to $1,881 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $2,832-$5,530($405-$790 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,388 to $3,762 for economy

Lodging: $26 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $27 to $33 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $3,482-$9,520($497-$1,360 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,776 to $7,524 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $104 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $43 to $46 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Polonnaruwa

How cheap can you make a vacation to Polonnaruwa? The cheapest trip to Polonnaruwa is about $123 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 33% 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 Polonnaruwa for a week is $860-$2,381($123-$340 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $694 to $1,881 for economy

Lodging: $16 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $1,624-$4,402($232-$629 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,388 to $3,762 for economy

Lodging: $16 to $17 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $3,248-$8,624($464-$1,232 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,776 to $7,524 for economy

Lodging: $32 to $34 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Polonnaruwa cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Polonnaruwa Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Polonnaruwa.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $2,355-$8,442($336-$1,206 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,721 to $4,289 for first class

Lodging: $66 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $572 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $4,314-$13,452($616-$1,922 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,442 to $8,578 for first class

Lodging: $66 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $572 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Polonnaruwa for a week is $8,628-$25,188($1,233-$3,598 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,884 to $17,156 for first class

Lodging: $132 to $238 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $390 to $858 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Polonnaruwa Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Polonnaruwa is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Polonnaruwa 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.

Polonnaruwa 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Polonnaruwa 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Polonnaruwa.

 

Flight Costs to Polonnaruwa

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,266 average in late December to a low of $1,226 in early October. Median flight price is $1,285. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Polonnaruwa our data includes 172 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Polonnaruwa from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,419 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chennai International (MAA) in Chennai (India) at an average of just $162.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Polonnaruwa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,040, so you can easily save about 85% 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 Polonnaruwa can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $298 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.

 

 

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