The average price of a 7-day trip to Sumatra is $2,021 for a solo traveler, $3,630 for a couple, and $6,805 for a family of 4. Sumatra hotels range from $38 to $172 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $110 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tabing Airport (PDG) are between $1,504 and $2,607 per person for economy flights and $4,720 to $8,181 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $57 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 Sumatra, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDG and stay in a Sumatra hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 26th to April 15th (except the week of April 2nd)
- May 7th to July 15th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sumatra is usually mid May.
Average Sumatra Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sumatra for a week is $1,271-$3,031($182-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $787 to $2,086 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sumatra for a week is $3,688-$6,558($527-$937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,574 to $4,172 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sumatra for a week is $4,508-$10,816($644-$1,545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,148 to $8,344 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sumatra
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sumatra? The cheapest trip to Sumatra is about $144 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $32.
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 Sumatra for a week is $1,011-$2,535($144-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $787 to $2,086 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sumatra for a week is $1,896-$4,824($271-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,574 to $4,172 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sumatra for a week is $3,714-$9,612($531-$1,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,148 to $8,344 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Sumatra cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sumatra Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sumatra.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sumatra for a week is $2,709-$11,778($387-$1,683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,849 to $5,862 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sumatra for a week is $4,908-$18,480($701-$2,640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,698 to $11,724 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $172 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sumatra for a week is $9,816-$34,422($1,402-$4,917 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,396 to $23,448 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $344 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $752 to $1,269 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sumatra Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sumatra is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sumatra 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.
Sumatra 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 Sumatra 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 Sumatra.
Flight Costs to Sumatra
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,607 average in mid to late August to a low of $1,504 in mid May. Median flight price is $1,464. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sumatra our data includes 32 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sumatra from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $10,805 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 $70.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sumatra, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,103, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Sumatra can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $429 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.