How much does a trip to Maldives 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.
- BedMVR 16,800 40%
- FoodMVR 9,800 23%
- TransportMVR 1,400 3%
- SightsMVR 14,000 33%
What a day costs in Maldives
Per person, in MVR
A mid-range day in Maldives costs about MVR 3,000 per person: MVR 1,200 for a bed, MVR 700 for food, MVR 100 for local transport and MVR 1,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about MVR 880; in comfort, about MVR 6,300. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $194.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightGuesthouse in Malé | MVR 600 | MVR 1,200 | MVR 2,500 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Malé | MVR 250 | MVR 700 | MVR 1,500 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Malé | MVR 30 | MVR 100 | MVR 300 |
| Sights a dayOne day of activities | Free | MVR 1,000 | MVR 2,000 |
| A day in total | MVR 880 | MVR 3,000 | MVR 6,300 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya Raman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Maldives 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 MVR 42,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | MVR 2,640$171 | MVR 9,000$582 | MVR 18,900$1,223 |
| 7 days | MVR 6,160$399 | MVR 21,000$1,359 | MVR 44,100$2,854 |
| 14 days | MVR 12,320$797 | MVR 42,000$2,718 | MVR 88,200$5,708 |
| 30 days | MVR 26,400$1,708 | MVR 90,000$5,824 | MVR 189,000$12,231 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Maldives cost per day?
For one person, about MVR 880 on a budget, MVR 3,000 mid-range or MVR 6,300 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Maldives?
For one person, about MVR 6,160 on a budget, MVR 21,000 mid-range or MVR 44,100 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Maldives?
About MVR 24,640 on a budget, MVR 84,000 mid-range or MVR 176,400 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Maldives expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Maldives costs about $194. Of the 112 destinations we price, 82 are cheaper and 29 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Maldives?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: MVR 1,200 of the MVR 3,000 a day, about 40%.
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.