The average price of a 7-day trip to Riau Archipelago is $1,356 for a solo traveler, $2,435 for a couple, and $4,566 for a family of 4. Riau Archipelago hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Batu Besar Airport (BTH) are between $445 and $699 per person for economy flights and $1,396 to $2,193 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $101 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 Riau Archipelago, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTH and stay in a Riau Archipelago hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th
- May 14th to July 1st
- October 8th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Riau Archipelago is usually mid November.
Average Riau Archipelago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $894-$1,939($128-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $566 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $1,812-$3,478($259-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $560 to $1,132 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $111 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $2,814-$6,424($402-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,120 to $2,264 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $222 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $77 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Riau Archipelago
How cheap can you make a vacation to Riau Archipelago? The cheapest trip to Riau Archipelago is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $53.
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 Riau Archipelago for a week is $773-$1,576($110-$225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $280 to $566 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $1,228-$2,492($175-$356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $560 to $1,132 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $2,456-$4,588($351-$655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,120 to $2,264 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Riau Archipelago cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Riau Archipelago Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Riau Archipelago.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $2,189-$6,843($313-$978 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $736 to $1,641 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $3,478-$10,038($497-$1,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,472 to $3,282 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Riau Archipelago for a week is $6,956-$18,252($994-$2,607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,944 to $6,564 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Riau Archipelago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Riau Archipelago is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Riau Archipelago 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.
Riau Archipelago 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 Riau Archipelago 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 Riau Archipelago.
Flight Costs to Riau Archipelago
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $699 average in early August to a low of $445 in mid November. Median flight price is $189. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Riau Archipelago our data includes 22 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Riau Archipelago from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $3,748 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kidjang (TNJ) in Tandjungpinang (Indonesia) at an average of just $115.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Riau Archipelago, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $255, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Riau Archipelago can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $754 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.