Bali on a Budget: A 7-Day Plan Under ₹60,000
Flights, villas, scooters and nasi goreng — how to spend a full week in Bali for under ₹60,000 per person without missing the highlights.
Bali has a reputation as a luxury honeymoon island, but it is also one of the best-value destinations you can reach from India. With a little planning, a week of temples, beaches and rice terraces costs less than a long weekend in Goa during peak season.
When to book
Book flights six to eight weeks ahead and travel between late April and June, or in September, when the weather is dry but hotels have shoulder-season prices. Avoid Indian school holidays and the Christmas week, when fares from Mumbai and Delhi can double.
Where to stay
- Ubud (3 nights): family-run homestays with breakfast start at around ₹2,200 a night.
- Canggu or Seminyak (3 nights): guesthouses with a shared pool from ₹2,800 a night.
- Nusa Penida (1 night): simple bungalows near Crystal Bay make the island less rushed.
Sample budget for 7 days
| Expense | Per person (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights | 24,000 | Via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore |
| Accommodation (7 nights, twin sharing) | 9,500 | Homestays and guesthouses |
| Visa on arrival | 2,700 | IDR 500,000 |
| Scooter or driver | 5,500 | Driver for 2 days, scooter for 3 |
| Food | 7,000 | Warungs plus a couple of cafés |
| Activities and entry fees | 8,000 | Nusa Penida tour, temples, rafting |
| Total | 56,700 |
Money-saving tips
- Eat at local warungs — a plate of nasi campur costs under ₹200.
- Hire a driver for the full day instead of paying per attraction.
- Carry a refillable bottle; most cafés refill for free.
- Pay for activities in rupiah cash to avoid card surcharges.
The best Bali moments are free: sunrise over the Tegallalang terraces, a sunset at Batu Bolong beach and the sound of gamelan drifting out of a village temple.
Prefer not to plan it all yourself? Our travel experts can build a budget-friendly Bali itinerary around your dates.
