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How much does it cost to travel to the Maldives? | Budget for a week in the Maldives
Is it possible to travel cheaply to the Maldives without a mortgage?carYou? Of course! In fact, traveling to the Maldives low cost Is easier than it looks like. In this article we tell you in detail how much does it cost to travel to the Maldives with updated prices so you can get an idea of what you could spend and we also break down our budget for 1 week in the Maldives.
Just like Not about anything else, but we know a little about saving while traveling, we have also written an article with 10 consejos to travel cheap to Maldives. If you haven't done it, I recommend that you read it.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TRAVEL TO THE MALDIVES CHEAP
Traveling to the Maldives can be carAbsolutely, if you will, that's why rowingcar that These prices are taking into account the cheapest options in the Maldives. If you are looking for overwater villas on your trip, the budget is going to skyrocket and it will have nothing to do with this.
It will even be much higher if you choose to eat only Western food. Below we detail all the costs of traveling to the Maldives in different categories.
Flights to Maldives
Although there are some economical flight combinations They will take a good part of the budget. The price of plane tickets to the Maldives depends a lot on the season, if you are flexible with the dates and if you don't mind long stopovers. Today you can find flights from €550-€600 (total round trip), but if you opt for a more direct route or very specific dates it will hardly go below €800-€900.
Note that There are no direct flights from Spain So you will have to make at least one stopover. Some of the most common alternatives are to stopover in Doha or Abu Dhabi. In any case, it is best to use a comparison tool like the one I leave here.
A good idea is combine Maldives with another nearby destination. From India and Sri Lanka There are very good combinations, as well as from Southeast Asian capitals such as Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur have flights from €120/way.
This is what we did and I confirm that there is no better destination to finish relaxing after a few hard days touring another country. We flew to India, from Delhi we went to the Maldives and from Malé (capital of the Maldives) back to Barcelona.
Inter-island transportation
There are 3 ways to travel between islands, something that you will have to do no matter what to get to your little paradise. Small because the islands are tiny.
- Public ferry: the way to keep your Maldives budget as cheap as possible. The prices of these local transports are between €2 and €5. The negative part is that the schedules are scarce and it is not always possible to balance them, you can consult them at atolltransfer.
- Speed Boat: these boats cover transfers privately. If you cannot find the ferries, you will have to use this option. Keep in mind that if you are going to stay at a Resort this is one of the ways to get there and they will help you manage it. The shortest trips by shared boat cost €25, from there up depending on the distance.
- Seaplane: the most carThis is the one you should avoid on a budget for a cheap trip to the Maldives. It's used both to reach private resorts far from the capital and to local islands on remote atolls.
Although it is slower to travel, we would have loved to be able to fit all the ferry routes together. We arrived and left the Maldives on a Friday and since it is the Muslim holy day, the ferries do not operate. You can check all this on the atolltransfer page.
Cheap accommodations in Maldives
Unlike the image of luxurious resorts that may come to mind when thinking about the Maldives, There are more than correct accommodations at cheaper prices than in Europe.
You'll find Basic double rooms from €40 to €65 per night. And I have good news, practically all hotels in the Maldives include breakfast!
If you are calculating the budget for your future trip to the Maldives, expect an average of about €30/person per night. Although this price can be reduced if you book in advance and choose the cheapest options. We booked a month and a half ago and there were already many accommodations full. Keep in mind that the accommodations are small places with few rooms.
If you travel alone and are looking for cheap options today it is complicated, because there are hostels on very few islands, it is very possible that your only option is to pay for double rooms.
Restaurant prices in Maldives
On the local islands you will find restaurants with very affordable options. Dishes cost between 60-120 MVR (3.50€-7€). We always spend between €4 and €5.50 per person. For these prices you can find fried rice with tuna and vegetables, tuna sandwich, fish curry or kottu (a typical dish). If you prefer Western dishes or grilled fish, the price increases to between €6 and €10 per dish.
Apart from being cheaper in local restaurants, you can taste the Typical gastronomy of the Maldives islands. A cuisine greatly influenced by its neighbors Sri Lanka and India, if you don't like spicy, remember to let us know.
On the most touristy islands you will find restaurants of all kinds at prices that are not exorbitant but are higher.
Respecto a drinks Water costs around €1 per liter in local restaurants, cans of soft drinks around €2 and fruit juices from €3.
Forget about alcohol on the local islands because as a fairly strict Muslim country it is illegal. You can read another 17 Interesting Facts Maldives in this article, it is always good to find out about a country before arriving.
How much do tours/activities cost in Maldives?
Of course, it will depend a lot on your travel style and priorities. But this expense is possibly the second largest in your budget for traveling to the Maldives cheap (after flights).
The Prices vary slightly between islands and above all they do so depending on the distance to which that specific tour goes. I leave you as a reference some of the ones we paid for or saw advertised.
- Half day tour snorkeling + food on a desert island/sand tongue €30-€40.
- Full day tour snorkeling + food + stop on islands/sand tongues €50-€75.
- Resort Excursion €100-€150 depends on the price of the Resort and what it includes. They usually include a minimum of food + drink with the meal and access to the facilities.
- Immersion diving with equipment €55 – €65.
- Christening diving €80.
To reduce your budget for 1 week in the Maldives I recommend Combine tours with free activities like relaxing on the beach or snorkeling at a nearby reef. For this it is important that you choose well the islands you go to. For example Rasdhoo has a reef nearby or although smaller too gulhi. If you are looking to relax in a hammock and turquoise waters, the beach Guraidhoo it's a paradise.
How much does it cost to travel to Maldives? Other expenses
1. Travel insurance
It is not mandatory to enter the country, but it is more than recommended. That's why we have written an article where we explain why and give you prices (with a small discount!) so you can see that it is very cheap to go on a quiet trip.
2. Internet in Maldives
About Us we choose to use only WiFi, being on such small islands it did not seem necessary to have mobile data. But if you prefer or need to be connected there are two options, bring the purchased one from home eSIM of Holafly and activate it when you land or buy a local prepaid SIM. The price of having mobile internet is 40 to 50€.
How does having internet in Maldives? eSim of Holafly vs. local companies.
3.Currency exchange and commissions
As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, currency exchanges and card payments can cost you a lot, everything could cost you approximately 5% more.
And I don't know about you, but I prefer to invest that money in some coconuts than give it to the banks. If you also prefer to invest it in coconuts It is super important that you read the following article because we tell you everything you can do to avoid paying more.
¿How to pay in Maldives? What currency to bring, where to exchange money, recommended cards. In conclusion, very useful information for your trip.
BUDGET 1 WEEK IN THE MALDIVES
This was our budget per person for 1 week traveling cheaply through the Maldives.
- Direct Flights: one way from Delhi €108 + flight from Malé to Barcelona (with two stops) €250
- Ferries public: €2,70
- speed boats i/v to the airport: €42,5
- Accommodation of 7 nights in double room with breakfast: €155 (€22/night)
- Restaurants: €76
- Supermarket (some snacks and bottles of water): €5,5
- 3 Dives diving: €165
- Half day snorkeling tour + food in sand tongue: €30
Not counting flights Our budget for 7 nights and 7 days in the Maldives was €477.
As our case was a bit special since we were flying from India, we will assume that the price of the round trip flight from Spain is around €700. It would give us a total of €1.177/person for a 1-week trip to the Maldives including all expenses. Doesn't sound bad, right?
We hope this budget for a 1-week Maldives trip on the cheap has helped you understand how much it really costs to travel to the Maldives and see that visiting this Indian Ocean paradise can be cheaper than many people think. If you want to further convince yourself to travel to the Maldives, you can check out our stories highlights on Instagram or find more information by reading our other articles on Maldives.
