The average price of a 7-day trip to Rameshwaram is $2,018 for a solo traveler, $3,624 for a couple, and $6,795 for a family of 4. Rameshwaram hotels range from $22 to $99 per night with an average of $34, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Madurai Airport (IXM) are between $1,565 and $3,128 per person for economy flights and $4,911 to $9,816 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $14 to $31 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 Rameshwaram, IN
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXM and stay in a Rameshwaram hotel:
- March 5th to April 8th
- May 7th to July 22nd
- August 13th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rameshwaram is usually early to mid September.
Average Rameshwaram Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $1,111-$3,039($159-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $827 to $2,534 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $3,512-$6,978($502-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,654 to $5,068 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $32 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $4,060-$11,466($580-$1,638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,308 to $10,136 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $64 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rameshwaram
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rameshwaram? The cheapest trip to Rameshwaram is about $142 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $19.
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 Rameshwaram for a week is $997-$3,486($142-$498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $827 to $2,534 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $1,880-$6,132($269-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,654 to $5,068 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $22 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $3,760-$11,928($537-$1,704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,308 to $10,136 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Rameshwaram cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rameshwaram Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rameshwaram.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $2,783-$11,633($398-$1,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,299 to $7,146 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $99 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $5,278-$19,234($754-$2,748 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,598 to $14,292 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $99 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rameshwaram for a week is $10,556-$36,854($1,508-$5,265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,196 to $28,584 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $198 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,075 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rameshwaram Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rameshwaram is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rameshwaram 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.
Rameshwaram 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.
Key
Prices are based on Rameshwaram 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.
Key
While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Rameshwaram.
Flight Costs to Rameshwaram
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,128 average in late April to a low of $1,565 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,338. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rameshwaram our data includes 35 originating airports, and 66 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rameshwaram from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $6,645 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chennai International (MAA) in Chennai (India) at an average of just $88.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Rameshwaram, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,562, so you can easily save about 100% 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 Rameshwaram can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $246 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.