Cost of trip
How much does a 7-day Sri Lanka trip cost?
A realistic budget for a week in Sri Lanka, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $60/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 7 days$2,919 – $4,343
Flights
$2,198 – $3,350
Hotels
$266 – $395
Food
$152 – $226
Activities
$124 – $184
Local transport
$103 – $154
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: a week in Sri Lanka
Budget
$420+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$840+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$1,764+
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 Sri Lanka
- Flights: ~19h from NYC, so expect roughly $955 – $1456 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For a week, expect $378 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $13/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.