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How much does it cost to travel to Colombo?
You should plan to spend around $77 (LKR22,699) per day on your vacation in Colombo. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $17 (LKR5,004) on meals
- $4.29 (LKR1,272) on local transportation
- $98 (LKR28,912) on hotels
A one week trip to Colombo for two people costs, on average, $1,072 (LKR317,782). 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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per day$77LKR22,699
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One Week Per person$536LKR158,891
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2 Weeks Per person$1,072LKR317,782
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One Month Per person$2,298LKR680,962
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One Week For a couple$1,072LKR317,782
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2 Weeks For a couple$2,144LKR635,565
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One Month For a couple$4,595LKR1,361,925
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Colombo cost?
A one week trip to Colombo usually costs around $536 (LKR158,891) for one person and $1,072 (LKR317,782) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Colombo on average costs around $1,072 (LKR317,782) for one person and $2,144 (LKR635,565) 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 Colombo will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Colombo on average costs around $2,298 (LKR680,962) for one person and $4,595 (LKR1,361,925) 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 Colombo 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 Colombo expensive to visit?
Colombo is a reasonably affordable place to visit. Located in Sri Lanka, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the relatively low cost of this destination. It falls in the average range in the country for its prices. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.
Within Asia, Colombo is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to many other destinations.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Colombo Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Colombo?
The average Colombo trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Colombo travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) | LKR28,912 ($98) |
| Local Transportation 1 | LKR1,272 ($4) |
| Food 2 | LKR5,004 ($17) |
| Entertainment 1 | LKR934 ($3) |
| Tips and Handouts 1 | LKR129 - 386 ($0 - 1) |
| Alcohol 2 | LKR947 - 2,841 ($3 - 10) |
Accommodation Budget in Colombo
Average Daily Costs
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Colombo is $49 (LKR14,456). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Colombo is $98 (LKR28,912). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
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Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person$49LKR14,456
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Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room$98LKR28,912
Hotel Prices in Colombo
Looking for a hotel in Colombo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
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Transportation Budget in Colombo
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The cost of a taxi ride in Colombo is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.29 (LKR1,272) per person, per day, on local transportation in Colombo.
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Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.$4.29LKR1,272
Flights to Colombo
How much does it cost to go to Colombo? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
Rental Cars in Colombo
The price of renting a car in Colombo 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 Colombo
Average Daily Costs
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While meal prices in Colombo can vary, the average cost of food in Colombo is $17 (LKR5,004) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Colombo should cost around $6.75 (LKR2,002) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Colombo is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2 Meals for one day$17LKR5,004
Entertainment Budget in Colombo
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Entertainment and activities in Colombo typically cost an average of $3.15 (LKR934) 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.
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Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.$3.15LKR934
Tips and Handouts Budget in Colombo
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Colombo is $0.87 (LKR257) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Colombo is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers$0.87LKR257
Alcohol Budget in Colombo
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The average person spends about $6.39 (LKR1,894) on alcoholic beverages in Colombo per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2 Drinks for one day$6.39LKR1,894
Water Budget in Colombo
Average Daily Costs
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On average, people spend $1.17 (LKR347) on bottled water in Colombo per day. The public water in Colombo is not usually considered safe to drink.
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Water2 Bottled water for one day$1.17LKR347
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.
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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.