Cost of trip
How much does a 5-day Maldives trip cost?
A realistic budget for 5 days in Maldives, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $550/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇲🇻 Maldives trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 5 days$6,485 – $9,649
Flights
$2,300 – $3,508
Hotels
$1,624 – $2,416
Food
$992 – $1,476
Activities
$812 – $1,208
Local transport
$677 – $1,007
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: 5 days in Maldives
Budget
$2,750+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$5,500+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$11,550+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Maldives
- Flights: ~20h from NYC, so expect roughly $1000 – $1525 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For 5 days, expect $2475 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $121/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.