Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka costs USD 70–130 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 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.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka
- 1
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa runs about 23% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 23% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 2
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania runs about 20% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 3
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam runs about 20% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 4
Laos
LaosLaos runs about 38% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 45–80 per person per day
- 38% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 5
Cambodia
CambodiaCambodia runs about 28% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 50–95 per person per day
- 28% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 6
Nepal
NepalNepal runs about 10% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 60–120 per person per day
- 10% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 7
Georgia
GeorgiaGeorgia runs about 10% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 65–115 per person per day
- 10% cheaper per day
- Best May and June
- Shares with your original: hidden gems, nature, adventure
- 8
India Golden Triangle
IndiaIndia Golden Triangle runs about 15% cheaper per day on the ground than Sri Lanka.
- USD 60–110 per person per day
- 15% cheaper per day
- Best October to February
- Shares with your original: culture, food, romance