Syria Travel Budget - Visit Syria on a Budget or Travel in Style

Due to ongoing military activity in Syria, travel is considered very dangerous throughout most of the country. U.S. Dept. of State Travel Warnings

How much does it cost to travel to Syria?

You should plan to spend around $0.09 (SP1,114) per day on your vacation in Syria. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $0.03 (SP405) on meals
  • $0.00 (SP35) on local transportation
  • $0.09 (SP1,205) on hotels

A one week trip to Syria for two people costs, on average, $1.20 (SP15,598). 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
    $0.09
    SP1,114
  • One Week Per person
    $0.60
    SP7,799
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1.20
    SP15,598
  • One Month Per person
    $2.57
    SP33,424
  • One Week For a couple
    $1.20
    SP15,598
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $2.40
    SP31,196
  • One Month For a couple
    $5.14
    SP66,848
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Syria cost?

A one week trip to Syria usually costs around $0.60 (SP7,799) for one person and $1.20 (SP15,598) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Syria on average costs around $1.20 (SP15,598) for one person and $2.40 (SP31,196) 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 Syria will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Syria on average costs around $2.57 (SP33,424) for one person and $5.14 (SP66,848) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently 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 Syria expensive to visit?

Syria is a very affordable destination to visit. It is in the top 10% of countries in the world for its affordability. Many budget travelers enjoy spending long periods of time exploring this country in depth.

Within the Middle East, Syria is very affordable compared to the other countries. It is in the top 10% of countries in the Middle East for its affordability. Very few countries in the region are as affordable as Syria.

For more details, see Is Syria Expensive?

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

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


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) SP1,205 ($0.09)
Local Transportation 1 SP35 ($0.00)
Food 2 SP405 ($0.03)
Entertainment 1 SP140 ($0.01)
Accommodation Budget in Syria
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Syria is $0.05 (SP603). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Syria is $0.09 (SP1,205). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $0.05
    SP603
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $0.09
    SP1,205

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Hotel Prices in Syria

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Local Transportation Budget in Syria
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The cost of a taxi ride in Syria is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $0.00 (SP35) per person, per day, on local transportation in Syria.


  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $0.00
    SP35

What did other people spend on Local Transportation?

Typical prices for Local Transportation in Syria are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Local Transportation prices in Syria, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Taxi Ride
    SP40
  • Taxi to Airport
    SP500


Food Budget in Syria
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Syria can vary, the average cost of food in Syria is $0.03 (SP405) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Syria should cost around $0.01 (SP162) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Syria is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $0.03
    SP405

What did other people spend on Food?

Typical prices for Food in Syria are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Food prices in Syria, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Juice
    SP25
  • Baklava
    SP25
  • Falafel
    SP30
  • Baklava
    SP35
  • Baklava
    SP45
  • Juice
    SP50
  • Juice
    SP60
  • Cookies
    SP75


Entertainment Budget in Syria
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Syria typically cost an average of $0.01 (SP140) 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.
    $0.01
    SP140

What did other people spend on Entertainment?

Typical prices for Entertainment in Syria are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Entertainment prices in Syria, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Citadel Entry for Two
    SP300



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Water Budget in Syria
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.00 (SP31) on bottled water in Syria per day. The public water in Syria is not usually considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.00
    SP31


Syria On a Budget
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Editor's Note: The travel costs and the following description of Syria were all recorded from the time before current war and crisis in Syria. At this time, any travel to Syria is highly discouraged.

Syria is an often overlooked destination, full of friendly and welcoming people who live amongst amazing historical locations. It's a wonderful way to experience the Middle East. The people are incredibly open and welcoming, the landscape is varied and impressive, and the country is filled with fascinating history. Transportation throughout Syria is surprisingly easy and the costs are incredibly affordable. It is a great country to visit if you're looking for something different, authentic, and inviting.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



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.