How many suitcases of money do you need to take to the Maldives? Let's find out! We will tell you about the prices for tours, tickets, etc. in 2021, and then calculate the cost of a trip for two for a week and 10 days. Find out how much you need and whether you have to rob a bank.
Take a look: How to go to the Maldives now - there you will find fresh reviews of tourists, conditions of entry in a pandemic and prices for tours. See also the list of open countries.
How much are tours to the Maldives
The cost of vouchers from Moscow for two adults for 2021 is indicated.
170 000 ₽ - the cheapest tour to the Maldives during a pandemic. So much is a ticket for two for 7 nights to the Kaani Beach 4 * hotel. Such tours are sold to the local islands of Hulhumale and Maafushi. Be warned, these are not advertising tourist resorts. Hulhumale is an artificial island near the airport and the capital, there is no relaxed beach atmosphere and separation from civilization. And Maafushi is more reminiscent of beach Thailand in atmosphere - there are many young backpackers from Europe resting there. Learn about the cons of a budget holiday in the Maldives. For comparison, before the pandemic, even in the high season, exactly the same tours to the Maldives cost about 120,000 rubles. Has risen in price ...
280 000 ₽ - this is how much the most inexpensive all-inclusive tour to a five-star island hotel in the Maldives now costs. At this price, you can go to rest in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu 5 *. Tourists consider this place to be heavenly and share the most enthusiastic reviews about their holidays there. Particularly impressive is the half-hour seaplane transfer flight, which is included in the price of the tour. And for 20 thousand cheaper you can buy a ticket to the resort island Malahini Kuda Bandos 4 *. The cost of such vouchers before the pandemic was about the same.
1 000 000 ₽ - this is how much a week of rest in the Maldives costs in the luxurious Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa 5 *.
2 400 000 ₽ - this is the most expensive tour to the Maldives that we have been able to find so far. For this money, two people can enjoy life for 11 days in a luxurious 210 m² water villa at the Grand Park Kodhipparu 5 * hotel.
Attention! Prices during a pandemic are extremely volatile - they change quickly and strongly. We checked all prices before publishing, but tomorrow they may become completely different: rise sharply or, conversely, fall. This is especially true of the cost of vouchers. Double-check the prices on the links provided to find out the current ones.
Where is it profitable to buy a tour... We advise you to search and buy tours on the reliable and convenient services of Travelata and Level.Travel - they cleverly search for the best deals among different tour operators. We buy vouchers only there, and we haven't visited travel agencies for almost ten years. After all, the XXI century is in the yard! Find out also 7 ways to buy a tour more profitable.
From December to April, the cost of holidays in the Maldives is higher. From May to November, especially in July and August, it is lower. Read more about the holiday seasons in the Maldives.
How much are tickets to the Maldives
47 000 ₽ - this is how much air tickets cost for direct Aeroflot flights from Moscow to Male and back in 2021. Before the pandemic, such tickets cost about 40,000 rubles.
40 000 ₽ - this is how much it costs to fly to the Maldives on less convenient flights with a connection in Abu Dhabi or Doha. We advise you to check with the airlines about the possibility of connecting during a pandemic and the conditions of the flight. Before the pandemic, such tickets cost from 28,000 rubles, and even cheaper for the promotion.
Cheap tickets Search is easy with Aviasales and Skyscanner - they compare prices of all airlines. See also my 15 rules for buying cheap tickets.
How much do the hotels cost
The indicated cost of living per night for two adults, and as an example, we have selected hotels with a high rating and excellent reviews.
27 $ - a room in a shabby little hotel in Male.
45 $ - minimum price for a double room in a decent hotel with a high rating on Maafushi and the local islands. During our vacation on the islands of Toddu, Rasdu and Ukulas, we paid for a double room at $ 45-60 per day.
130 $ - an inexpensive room with breakfast on a classic Maldivian island hotel with an area of 20-30 m², but not by the water itself. For example, Fun Island Resort & Spa 3 *.
350 $ - Superior villa of 110 m² by the sea with hot tub and other pleasures. For example, Bandos Maldives 4 *.
470 $ - a win-win combo: 5 stars + all inclusive + water villa (the most favorite accommodation option in the Maldives among tourists). For example, Sun Island Resort & Spa 5 *.
2 300 $ - luxury villa 150 m² on the water in One & Only Reethi Rah 5 *, one of the most expensive and best hotels in the Maldives.
48 000 $ - the most expensive thing we could find in the Maldives on Booking. This is a water villa in Soneva Jani 5 * with an area of 1400 m², four bedrooms, waterslide, swimming pool and full board. Ideal for self-isolation with the whole family.
Where to look for hotels... The most convenient way is to choose and book hotels on Booking. However, do not be lazy to check the prices on Rumguru and Hotelluk services - they may find a better offer on other sites. You can rent a villa or other accommodation on Airbnb.
Attention: taxes are added to the cost of housing - look at the fine print under the price on Booking. Above we have provided examples of prices with taxes already included.
Advice: If you decide to have a luxurious vacation in the Maldives, it is more profitable to take all-inclusive than to pay separately for drinks and food in restaurants.
How much does food cost
1 $ - a polishka water in a supermarket.
5 $ - coconut.
1...5 $ - food in a cafe for locals.
5...10 $ - food in a cafe for tourists on local islands.
10 $ - dinner per person in guesthouses.
15...60 $ - the main dish in the restaurants of the resort islands.
100 $ - Dinner for two without drinks at the restaurant on the resort island.
800 $ - Dinner for two at the famous Ithaa Undersea.
10% - tip.
How much does transport cost
0,7 $ - ferry from the airport to Male.
2 $ - ferry between the nearest inhabited islands.
10 $ - the legendary overnight fruit ferry from Male to Toddu.
50 $ - speedboat from the airport to the nearby islands.
400 $ - half an hour flight (≈80 km) by seaplane from the airport to the resort island and back for one person. Transfer fees may be higher or lower depending on the distance.
So, in the Maldives between the islands, you can travel both by public (slow, cheap and not always daily) transport, as well as by speed boats and seaplanes (expensive and fast). When buying a voucher, a transfer from the airport is usually included in the price, but it is better to check this. Check the timetable and book your transfer at atolltransfer.com.
Excursions and entertainment
0 $ - swim, dive and admire tropical fish in the Maldivian azure waters right off the coast.
10 $ - rent of a mask and snorkel for a day.
70 $ - diving on local islands.
70 $ - romantic dinner on the beach.
90 $ - a trip to a tiny uninhabited picnic island.
150 $ - swimming with manti for two in 90 minutes.
Advice... If you want to get inexpensive excursions on local islands, look for local fishermen and negotiate with them. In hotels, entertainment costs three times more.
How much does a Maldives vacation cost in 2021
Let's find out how much a vacation in the Maldives for two will cost! Let's calculate the cost of a budget trip to local islands and the cost of a beautiful holiday at the resorts. We also provide prices for associated costs.
0 $ - visa to the Maldives for Russians.
10 $ - commission when withdrawing money from the card at local ATMs.
30 $ - local SIM card with 17 GB of internet.
700 $ - so much our vacation and travel to the Maldives cost. This is the sum for two for 10 days. Everything was counted except air tickets, because we flew from Sri Lanka and then went to Bali. It turned out very cheaply, compared to rest in resorts - on average, one or two nights there cost that much. At the same time, we saw paradise beaches with white sand and azure water, saw enough of the underwater world and its inhabitants, visited three different islands and saw the capital. It was interesting and enjoyable! I have already spoken in detail about how to have a cheap vacation in the Maldives. Read also how not to spoil your vacation in the Maldives.
2000 $ - so much will cost a similar vacation in the Maldives for two for a week, but taking into account air tickets and several excursions. It is cheaper than a tour, but it will take a long time to organize your trip. Many people prefer to overpay and take a ticket.
4000 $ - this is how much it costs to go together for a week to the Maldives on an inexpensive 3-4 * resort island, taking into account spending in restaurants, buying several excursions and air tickets.
5000 $ - the cost of a week of beautiful and carefree relaxation for two in a cool villa on the water in a five-star resort hotel with all-inclusive meals, excursions and air tickets.
The list can be continued almost indefinitely, but I think you have already made a picture and now you have a good idea of how much money you need for a vacation in the Maldives. Choose your travel format and budget. We wish you a great stay!
