What does a trip to Bali cost in 2027?

Bali has a reputation for being cheap, and food and transport still are. But the flight is long, there's a visa and a tourist levy on top, and a good place to stay with a pool costs more than you'd think. Below we work out two weeks in Bali for two people, in three versions.

Fixed costs

• Flight. There's no direct flight from Amsterdam to Denpasar; you change in Singapore, Doha or Dubai, for example. Count on about €800 to €1,300 per person for an economy return, depending on the season and how early you book.
• Visa. A visa on arrival or an e-VOA bought in advance costs IDR 500,000, about €25 per person. There are plans to raise this.
• Tourist levy. IDR 150,000 per person, about €7.50, paid in advance through Love Bali.
• Travel insurance. An annual policy with worldwide cover costs a few tens of euros a year extra.

What it costs on the ground

These totals cover the visa and the levy, but not the flights. With flights, add €1,600 to €2,600 for two people.

Where you can save

• Travel outside July and August. In May, June and September it's dry and quieter, and places to stay are cheaper.
• Eat in warungs. A nasi campur costs €2 to €3 and often tastes better than in a tourist restaurant.
• A driver only on travel days. On days when you stay in one place, you walk, cycle or take a scooter (with the right licences).
• Stay longer in fewer places. Every move costs a drive and half a day.

Where you'd better not save: your travel insurance, a reliable driver and a helmet if you do get on a scooter.

And what does a personal trip plan cost?

If you have us design your trip, you pay us €250 to €500, depending on how much you hand over. You pay the rest directly to Dek Leonk and the places you stay. See Personal trip plan for what suits you.