How much does a trip to Indonesia cost per day?

Most travelers spend $30 to $50 a day on a budget, $70 to $100 a day mid-range, or $150 to $250 a day for comfortable travel including villas, private drivers and guided tours.

Is Indonesia cheap to travel?

Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia's best value destinations for food and accommodation, but island-hopping flights between islands can add $50 to $100 per move and are the biggest budget variable.

How much money should I bring to Bali for 2 weeks?

Budget $800 to $1,200 for two weeks in Bali mid-range (excluding flights), roughly $70 to $85 a day covering a private room, mixed dining, scooter rental and activities.

What is the most expensive part of traveling Indonesia?

Inter-island flights. Food and accommodation are cheap, but domestic flights between islands cost $40 to $70 each and add up quickly on a multi-island itinerary.

When is the cheapest time to visit Indonesia?

Shoulder months, May, June, and September to October, offer 20 to 30% cheaper accommodation than peak season (July, August, December) while still having reliable weather in most regions.

Indonesia Travel Costs 2026: Daily Budget Breakdown by Travel Style

The short version

Budget traveler: $30 to $50 a day (hostel dorm, street food, local transport).
Mid-range traveler: $70 to $100 a day (private room with AC, mix of dining, occasional tours).
Comfortable: $150 to $250 a day (villa or resort, private driver, guided experiences).
Luxury: $250 to $400 or more a day.
Bali tourist areas cost 30 to 50% more than Java or the eastern islands.
Biggest hidden costs: island-hopping flights, alcohol (high import tax), and peak season (July, August, December add 30 to 50% on accommodation).

Daily budget by travel style

Category	Budget ($30 to $50)	Mid-range ($70 to $100)	Comfortable ($150 to $250)
Accommodation	Dorm $6 to $10	Private room with AC $25 to $50	Villa or resort $80 to $200
Food	Warung / street food $6 to $10	Mix of local and restaurant $15 to $25	Restaurant and beach club $30 to $60
Transport	Local bus / scooter $5 to $8	Grab / scooter $10 to $20	Private driver $40 to $60
Activities	$5 to $15	$20 to $40	$50 to $100
Total a day	~$30 to $50	~$70 to $100	~$150 to $250

Accommodation costs

Hostel dorms: $6 to $10 a night (Yogyakarta and less touristy areas of Lombok).
Budget guesthouses: $10 to $20 a night.
Mid-range private room with pool: $25 to $50 a night.
Bali villas (Seminyak, Canggu): $50 to $150 a night.
Luxury resorts: $150 to $400 or more a night.

Book via Booking.com for the best rates. Prices rise 30 to 50% in July, August and December.

Food costs

Street food and warungs: $1 to $3 a meal (nasi goreng, mie goreng, gado-gado).
Mid-range cafe or restaurant: $5 to $10 a meal.
Tourist restaurants (Bali beach clubs and similar): $15 to $30 a meal.
Alcohol is expensive because of high import taxes, budget $5 to $10 a beer at bars.

Eating warung-style keeps daily food under $10. Switching to tourist restaurants inflates it to $25 to $40 a day.

Transport costs

Getting around each day

Scooter rental $4 to $5 a day; Grab or Gojek motorbike taxi $1 to $3 a ride; Grab car $3 to $8; private driver with car $40 to $60 a day. Use Grab or Gojek and never negotiate with independent drivers, where price gouging is common.

Between islands (domestic flights)

$40 to $70 one way booked 2 to 4 weeks ahead; same-week booking is roughly double. Lion Air, Citilink and Garuda are the main carriers.

Ferries and overland

Bali to Lombok fast ferry is about $20 to $25; Bali to the Gili Islands about $25 to $35; Bali to Nusa Penida less again; and Java trains (Jakarta to Yogyakarta) run $8 to $32 depending on class. Book ferries via 12Go Asia.

Key warning: island-hopping is the number one budget-killer. Budget $50 to $100 per inter-island move, and see our full getting-around guide for route-by-route times and prices.

Activities & entrance fees

Borobudur temple: $25 (foreign visitor rate).
Komodo day trip from Labuan Bajo: $50 to $80.
Komodo liveaboard, 3 to 4 days: $300 to $865.
Mount Bromo sunrise tour: $80 from Malang.
Ubud Monkey Forest: $4 to $10.
Bali swing or rice terrace: $5 to $20.
Surf lesson in Kuta: about $20 an hour.
Scuba diving day trip: $60 to $100.

Bali activity prices rose about 15% after 2024 because of visitor volumes.

Regional cost comparison

Destination	Relative cost	Notes
Bali (Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud)	$$$	Most expensive; tourist infrastructure adds a 30 to 50% premium.
Bali (off the tourist trail)	$$	Cheaper once you leave the main strips.
Lombok / Gili Islands	$$	More affordable; growing fast.
Yogyakarta / Java	$	Cheapest; best value for cultural sites.
Flores / Komodo	$$ to $$$	Remote, so higher logistics costs; liveaboards add up.
Raja Ampat	$$$$	Least infrastructure; the most expensive region in Indonesia.

Seasonal costs

Peak season: July, August and December add 30 to 50% on accommodation and flights, and are the most crowded.
Best value: shoulder months May, June and September to October, 20 to 30% cheaper with 70 to 80% of the dry-season weather.
Wet season (November to April): the cheapest rates; some destinations are harder to reach, and Bali surfing is at its best in these months.

Money & payments

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). As of 2026, roughly 15,000 IDR to $1 USD.
Cash is widely used, especially at warungs, markets and small guesthouses.
ATM limits are low (about IDR 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 per transaction); bring a Wise or Revolut card to avoid fees.
Use city money changers, not the airport, for 2 to 3% better rates.
Cards are accepted at hotels, malls and larger restaurants.
Alcohol import taxes make booze expensive; this is not a budget destination for nightlife.

Sample trip budgets

7 days in Bali, mid-range

Accommodation (7 nights, private room): ~$280
Food (mix of local and restaurant): ~$140
Transport (scooter plus 2 Grab rides): ~$60
Activities (3 paid, 2 free): ~$80
Visa (eVOA): $32
Bali levy: $10

Total: ~$600 excluding flights

14 days Bali plus Lombok, budget

Accommodation (hostels and guesthouses): ~$140
Food (warung-heavy): ~$100
Transport (scooter plus Bali to Lombok ferry): ~$100
Activities: ~$100
Visa (eVOA): $32

Total: ~$470 excluding flights

Common questions

How much does a trip to Indonesia cost per day?: Most travelers spend $30 to $50 a day on a budget, $70 to $100 a day mid-range, or $150 to $250 a day for comfortable travel including villas, private drivers and guided tours.
Is Indonesia cheap to travel?: Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia's best value destinations for food and accommodation, but island-hopping flights between islands can add $50 to $100 per move and are the biggest budget variable.
How much money should I bring to Bali for 2 weeks?: Budget $800 to $1,200 for two weeks in Bali mid-range (excluding flights), roughly $70 to $85 a day covering a private room, mixed dining, scooter rental and activities.
What is the most expensive part of traveling Indonesia?: Inter-island flights. Food and accommodation are cheap, but domestic flights between islands cost $40 to $70 each and add up quickly on a multi-island itinerary.
When is the cheapest time to visit Indonesia?: Shoulder months, May, June, and September to October, offer 20 to 30% cheaper accommodation than peak season (July, August, December) while still having reliable weather in most regions.

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