How much does a trip to Barbados cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedBBD 4,200 48%
- FoodBBD 2,520 29%
- TransportBBD 700 8%
- SightsBBD 1,400 16%
What a day costs in Barbados
Per person, in BBD
A mid-range day in Barbados costs about BBD 630 per person: BBD 300 for a bed, BBD 180 for food, BBD 50 for local transport and BBD 100 for sights. On a budget the same day is about BBD 197; in comfort, about BBD 1,300. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $315.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | BBD 100 | BBD 300 | BBD 600 |
| Food a dayThree meals per day · Source | BBD 90 | BBD 180 | BBD 300 |
| Transport a dayLocal buses / bus plus taxi / mostly taxis · Source | BBD 7 | BBD 50 | BBD 150 |
| Sights a dayOne free sight / paid attraction / tour or two sights · Source | Free | BBD 100 | BBD 250 |
| A day in total | BBD 197 | BBD 630 | BBD 1,300 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Marisol Vega against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Barbados trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to BBD 8,820.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | BBD 591$296 | BBD 1,890$945 | BBD 3,900$1,950 |
| 7 days | BBD 1,379$690 | BBD 4,410$2,205 | BBD 9,100$4,550 |
| 14 days | BBD 2,758$1,379 | BBD 8,820$4,410 | BBD 18,200$9,100 |
| 30 days | BBD 5,910$2,955 | BBD 18,900$9,450 | BBD 39,000$19,500 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Barbados cost per day?
For one person, about BBD 197 on a budget, BBD 630 mid-range or BBD 1,300 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Barbados?
For one person, about BBD 1,379 on a budget, BBD 4,410 mid-range or BBD 9,100 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Barbados?
About BBD 5,516 on a budget, BBD 17,640 mid-range or BBD 36,400 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Barbados expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Barbados costs about $315. Of the 112 destinations we price, 107 are cheaper and 4 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Barbados?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: BBD 300 of the BBD 630 a day, about 48%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.