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Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

How much does it cost to travel to Galle?

You should plan to spend around $28 (LKR8,271) per day on your vacation in Galle. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $15 (LKR4,480) on meals
  • $5.93 (LKR1,757) on local transportation
  • $13 (LKR3,777) on hotels

A one week trip to Galle for two people costs, on average, $391 (LKR115,796). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $28
    LKR8,271
  • One Week Per person
    $195
    LKR57,898
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $391
    LKR115,796
  • One Month Per person
    $837
    LKR248,135
  • One Week For a couple
    $391
    LKR115,796
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $781
    LKR231,592
  • One Month For a couple
    $1,674
    LKR496,269
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Galle cost?

A one week trip to Galle usually costs around $195 (LKR57,898) for one person and $391 (LKR115,796) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Galle on average costs around $391 (LKR115,796) for one person and $781 (LKR231,592) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Galle will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Galle on average costs around $837 (LKR248,135) for one person and $1,674 (LKR496,269) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Galle has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Galle expensive to visit?

Galle is a very affordable place to visit. Located in Sri Lanka, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the lower prices of this destination. It falls in the average range in the country for its prices. Budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring Galle in depth.

Within Asia, Galle is a very affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in Asia for its affordability. Very few cities in the region are as affordable as Galle.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Galle Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Galle?

The average Galle trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Galle travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) LKR3,777 ($13)
Local Transportation 1 LKR1,757 ($6)
Food 2 LKR4,480 ($15)
Entertainment 1 LKR3,438 ($12)
Tips and Handouts 1 LKR196 - 588 ($1 - 2)
Accommodation Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Galle is $6.37 (LKR1,889). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Galle is $13 (LKR3,777). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $6.37
    LKR1,889
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $13
    LKR3,777

Hotel Prices in Galle

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Galle based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $55. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Galle is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $5.93 (LKR1,757) per person, per day, on local transportation in Galle.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $5.93
    LKR1,757


Flights to Galle
How much does it cost to go to Galle? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Galle
The price of renting a car in Galle will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Galle can vary, the average cost of food in Galle is $15 (LKR4,480) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Galle should cost around $6.05 (LKR1,792) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Galle is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $15
    LKR4,480


Entertainment Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Galle typically cost an average of $12 (LKR3,438) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $12
    LKR3,438


Tips and Handouts Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Galle is $1.32 (LKR392) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Galle is 5% - 15%.


  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    $1.32
    LKR392


Water Budget in Galle
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.42 (LKR125) on bottled water in Galle per day. The public water in Galle is not usually considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.42
    LKR125


Last Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.