Alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Maldives

Maldives costs USD 180–650 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Maldives, Maldives

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Maldives's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Cheaper alternatives to Maldives

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    Mauritius

    Mauritius

    Mauritius runs about 58% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 130–220 per person per day
    • 58% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June

    Destination guide

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    Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Montenegro runs about 70% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 90–160 per person per day
    • 70% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September

    Destination guide

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    Croatia

    Croatia

    Croatia runs about 59% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 120–220 per person per day
    • 59% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September

    Destination guide

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    Greece

    Greece

    Greece runs about 57% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 130–230 per person per day
    • 57% cheaper per day
    • Best May to October

    Destination guide

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    Portugal

    Portugal

    Portugal runs about 57% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 140–220 per person per day
    • 57% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June

    Destination guide

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    Spain

    Spain

    Spain runs about 55% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 140–230 per person per day
    • 55% cheaper per day
    • Best April to June

    Destination guide

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    Seychelles

    Seychelles

    Seychelles runs about 39% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 190–320 per person per day
    • 39% cheaper per day
    • Best April and May

    Destination guide

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia runs about 72% cheaper per day on the ground than Maldives.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 72% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March

    Destination guide

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