The average price of a 7-day trip to Sibu is $1,337 for a solo traveler, $2,401 for a couple, and $4,502 for a family of 4. Sibu hotels range from $22 to $122 per night with an average of $31, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sibu Airport (SBW) are between $279 and $2,138 per person for economy flights and $876 to $6,709 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $48 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 Sibu, MY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SBW and stay in a Sibu hotel:
- January 1st to February 11th
- April 2nd to May 6th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sibu is usually early to mid October.
Average Sibu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sibu for a week is $463-$2,316($66-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $168 to $1,710 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sibu for a week is $986-$5,218($141-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $336 to $3,420 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sibu for a week is $1,528-$8,676($218-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $672 to $6,840 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $82 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sibu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sibu? The cheapest trip to Sibu is about $51 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% 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 $20.
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 Sibu for a week is $358-$2,210($51-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $168 to $1,710 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $22 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 Sibu for a week is $596-$4,060($85-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $336 to $3,420 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $22 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 Sibu for a week is $1,144-$7,940($163-$1,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $672 to $6,840 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 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 Sibu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sibu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sibu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sibu for a week is $1,122-$9,009($160-$1,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $482 to $4,942 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $122 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sibu for a week is $1,884-$14,658($269-$2,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $9,884 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $122 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sibu for a week is $3,768-$27,636($538-$3,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $19,768 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $244 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sibu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sibu is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Sibu due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Sibu 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 Sibu 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 Sibu.
Flight Costs to Sibu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,138 average in mid December to a low of $279 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $84. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sibu our data includes 12 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sibu from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $5,042 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kota Kinabalu International (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) at an average of just $57.
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 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 Sibu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,859, so you can easily save about 667% 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 Sibu can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $303 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.