The average price of a 7-day trip to Pulau Besar is $2,191 for a solo traveler, $3,935 for a couple, and $7,377 for a family of 4. Pulau Besar hotels range from $53 to $244 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $40 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Senai International Airport (JHB) are between $1,163 and $2,774 per person for economy flights and $3,649 to $8,705 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $70 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 Pulau Besar, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JHB and stay in a Pulau Besar hotel:
- March 5th to April 15th
- June 25th to October 28th
- November 19th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pulau Besar is usually late August to early September.
Average Pulau Besar Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $1,201-$3,403($172-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $2,247 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $3,202-$7,194($457-$1,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $4,494 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $3,982-$12,280($569-$1,754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $8,988 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $107 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pulau Besar
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pulau Besar? The cheapest trip to Pulau Besar is about $140 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 14% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $43.
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 Pulau Besar for a week is $978-$2,887($140-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $2,247 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $1,716-$5,414($245-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $4,494 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $3,288-$10,744($470-$1,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $8,988 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Pulau Besar cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pulau Besar Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pulau Besar.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $2,823-$13,291($403-$1,899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,495 to $5,101 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $4,920-$19,274($703-$2,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,990 to $10,202 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pulau Besar for a week is $9,840-$34,162($1,406-$4,880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,980 to $20,404 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,705 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pulau Besar Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pulau Besar is about average than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Pulau Besar due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Pulau Besar 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 Pulau Besar 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 Pulau Besar.
Flight Costs to Pulau Besar
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,774 average in late May to early June to a low of $1,163 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $135. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pulau Besar our data includes 32 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pulau Besar from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $19,889 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 $33.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pulau Besar, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,611, so you can easily save about 138% 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 Pulau Besar can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $607 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.