How much does a trip to Sri Lanka 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.
- BedLKR 168,000 34%
- FoodLKR 105,000 21%
- TransportLKR 56,000 11%
- SightsLKR 168,000 34%
What a day costs in Sri Lanka
Per person, in LKR
A mid-range day in Sri Lanka costs about LKR 35,500 per person: LKR 12,000 for a bed, LKR 7,500 for food, LKR 4,000 for local transport and LKR 12,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about LKR 8,500; in comfort, about LKR 80,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $107.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightColombo guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | LKR 4,000 | LKR 12,000 | LKR 25,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Colombo · Source | LKR 3,000 | LKR 7,500 | LKR 18,000 |
| Transport a dayOne day around Colombo · Source | LKR 500 | LKR 4,000 | LKR 12,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day of Colombo sights · Source | LKR 1,000 | LKR 12,000 | LKR 25,000 |
| A day in total | LKR 8,500 | LKR 35,500 | LKR 80,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya Raman against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Sri Lanka 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 LKR 497,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | LKR 25,500$77 | LKR 106,500$320 | LKR 240,000$722 |
| 7 days | LKR 59,500$179 | LKR 248,500$748 | LKR 560,000$1,685 |
| 14 days | LKR 119,000$358 | LKR 497,000$1,495 | LKR 1,120,000$3,370 |
| 30 days | LKR 255,000$767 | LKR 1,065,000$3,204 | LKR 2,400,000$7,220 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Sri Lanka cost per day?
For one person, about LKR 8,500 on a budget, LKR 35,500 mid-range or LKR 80,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Sri Lanka?
For one person, about LKR 59,500 on a budget, LKR 248,500 mid-range or LKR 560,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Sri Lanka?
About LKR 238,000 on a budget, LKR 994,000 mid-range or LKR 2,240,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Sri Lanka expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Sri Lanka costs about $107. Of the 112 destinations we price, 35 are cheaper and 76 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Sri Lanka?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: LKR 12,000 of the LKR 35,500 a day, about 34%.
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.