How much does Bali cost from India in 2026? Real numbers for return flights, visa on arrival, Bali levy, hotels, food, scooters and day trips, plus 5-day and 7-day budgets in INR.
Cover image: terraced rice fields above Ubud, Bali — photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons — photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
A 5-day Bali trip from India in 2026 typically costs Rs 68,000 to Rs 95,000 per person from Delhi or Mumbai when you fly economy with one stop, stay in a 3-star hotel in Ubud or Seminyak, and keep to mid-range food and transport. A 7-day trip runs Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,18,000 on the same basis. The biggest variable is the flight. Return fares to Denpasar (DPS) from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru usually sit between Rs 32,000 and Rs 58,000 when booked 6 to 10 weeks ahead via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, with 4-star hotels averaging Rs 3,500 to Rs 6,500 a night in late 2026.
Entry costs are fixed and smaller than many travellers expect. Indians need a visa on arrival costing IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once for 30 days, plus Bali’s tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person since 14 February 2024. At European Central Bank reference rates on 28 August 2026 of about IDR 20,628 and INR 111.06 per euro, that is roughly Rs 2,690 for the visa and Rs 810 for the levy. Your passport needs six months validity and two blank pages, and you must file the free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours before landing.
How much are flights from India to Bali in 2026?
There are no widely available nonstop flights from India to Bali in 2026. Almost all itineraries connect in Singapore (Changi), Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Jakarta. Return economy fares in 2026 cluster by city and season:
- Delhi to Denpasar: Rs 34,000 to Rs 58,000 return with one stop, 9 to 14 hours each way including transit. Cheapest in late January to March and September shoulder.
- Mumbai to Denpasar: Rs 32,000 to Rs 55,000 return, similar routings via Singapore or KL. Weekend departures add Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000.
- Bengaluru to Denpasar: Rs 33,000 to Rs 56,000 return, often the shortest routings via Singapore at about 8.5 to 11 hours.
- Kolkata and Chennai: Rs 30,000 to Rs 52,000 return via KL or Singapore, shorter hops to Southeast Asia.
Fares peak around Indian holidays and European summer, late December to early January and June to August, when returns can push past Rs 60,000. Booking six to ten weeks ahead and choosing weekday departures usually saves 10 to 15 percent. If you are comparing regional options, also check do you need a visa for Bali for passport and onward ticket rules and best time to visit Bali for when dry season lifts prices 20 to 30 percent.
Visa, Bali levy and entry fees: what Indians actually pay
Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival or apply for an e-Visa on Arrival through Indonesia’s Molina portal before flying. The visa costs IDR 500,000, valid for single entry and 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days at an immigration office in Bali. Overstay is charged per day.
Bali’s provincial tourist levy is separate and mandatory for foreign visitors: IDR 150,000 per person paid online through the LoveBali portal or on arrival. The province introduced it on 14 February 2024 and it funds waste, culture and infrastructure on the island. Using ECB rates on 28 August 2026, that levy is about Rs 810, while the visa is about Rs 2,690. Allow about Rs 3,500 total for both per person, plus a small card fee if you pay by card at the airport.
You also need a passport valid for at least six months after arrival with two blank pages, an onward or return ticket, and the All Indonesia arrival card filed free within 72 hours before arrival. For safety advice and where scams cluster around currency exchange and transport, see is Bali safe.
Hotels in Bali: what a night really costs
Hotel prices in Bali span guesthouses to cliff-top resorts, but mid-range travellers have clear benchmarks in Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Ubud:
- Hostel dorm or basic homestay: Rs 800 to Rs 1,500 a night, fan or ac, often in Kuta or Ubud outskirts.
- 3-star hotel or boutique guesthouse: Rs 2,800 to Rs 4,500 a night for two, breakfast included, private bath and pool.
- 4-star resort or villa with pool: Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 a night for two in Seminyak, Canggu or central Ubud in 2026.
- 5-star beach resort in Nusa Dua or Seminyak: Rs 10,000 to Rs 18,000 a night, higher over Christmas and Nyepi.
Dry season May to September costs 20 to 30 percent more than wet months, and Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence, closes the airport for 24 hours, usually in March. In 2026 Nyepi fell on 29 March, with the island observing silence from 6am. Book poolside rooms three to four weeks ahead for July and August, and a week ahead for February shoulder.
Food, transport and activities: daily spend in Bali
Once you are on the island, daily costs are modest. A typical mid-range day for one person looks like this: breakfast is often included at hotels, lunch at a warung or cafe Rs 300 to Rs 600, dinner Rs 500 to Rs 900, water and coffees Rs 150 to Rs 300, scooter rental Rs 400 to Rs 600 a day plus Rs 100 to Rs 180 of petrol, or a private driver for 8 to 10 hours Rs 2,200 to Rs 3,500 split between two to four people. Grab and Gojek operate in the south but not everywhere in Ubud.
Activities: a full-day Ubud and rice terrace tour with driver and entry fees Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 per person when shared, a half-day Tanah Lot sunset tour Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,800, a Nusa Penida boat day trip Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 including lunch and boat, and a one-hour Balinese massage Rs 600 to Rs 1,200. Budget travellers eating at warungs and using scooters can keep daily spend to Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500, while mid-range travellers with drivers and nicer dinners spend Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 a day before hotels.
Bali trip cost from India: 5-day and 7-day budgets (INR, per person)
| Budget tier | 5 days / 4 nights | 7 days / 6 nights | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Rs 48,000 to Rs 65,000 | Rs 58,000 to Rs 78,000 | Cheapest flights Rs 32k to Rs 40k, hostel or homestay Rs 900 per night shared, warung meals, scooter, one paid activity |
| Mid-range (most Indians) | Rs 68,000 to Rs 95,000 | Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,18,000 | Flights Rs 36k to Rs 50k, 3-star hotel Rs 3,500 per night for two, mix of warung and cafe, driver two days, two tours |
| Comfort | Rs 98,000 to Rs 1,35,000 | Rs 1,25,000 to Rs 1,70,000 | Flights Rs 40k to Rs 58k, 4-star pool villa Rs 6,000 per night for two, nicer restaurants, private driver most days, Nusa Penida plus spa |
All budgets include the visa and levy at about Rs 3,500, and assume travel from Delhi or Mumbai with one stop. From Bengaluru, Kolkata or Chennai you can shave Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 off flights. Travel insurance is extra at Rs 500 to Rs 900 for a week for most Indian providers for Southeast Asia, and is worth adding for medical and baggage cover. If you are weighing Singapore as an alternative city stay, compare with is Singapore expensive for Indian tourists where daily costs run 30 to 40 percent higher than Bali.
Money tips: exchange, cards and when to pay
Carry some cash in IDR. Exchange INR to IDR at reputable authorised money changers with a printed rate board and count notes before leaving, or withdraw from bank ATMs. Card acceptance is good in Seminyak, Ubud and Canggu but patchy in east Bali and on small islands. Airport money changers give the worst rates. Using the ECB reference on 28 August 2026, Rs 1 buys about 186 IDR, so Rs 1,000 is about IDR 186,000, useful for mental maths when a menu lists IDR 85,000 for a meal.
Pay the Bali levy online before you fly and keep the QR on your phone, and pay the visa by card at the Molina counter or on arrival to avoid carrying large IDR notes. Keep small notes for temples, parking and offerings. Scooter rental shops often ask for a passport copy, not the original.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bali visa for Indians in 2026?
IDR 500,000 for 30 days on arrival, extendable once for 30 days. At ECB rates on 28 August 2026 that is about Rs 2,690. You can also get an e-Visa on Arrival online before departure through Molina.
Do Indians pay the Bali tourist levy?
Yes. All foreign visitors pay IDR 150,000 per person, about Rs 810 at late August 2026 rates. It has applied since 14 February 2024, paid online via LoveBali or on arrival, separate from the visa.
What is the cheapest month to fly from India to Bali?
Late January to March and September are usually cheapest, with returns from Rs 32,000 to Rs 40,000 when booked six to ten weeks ahead. December to early January and June to August are the priciest, often past Rs 55,000 return.
How much cash should I carry per day in Bali?
Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500 a day covers food, scooter and one activity for budget travellers, while Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 suits mid-range with a driver and nicer dinners. Hotels and some tours can be prepaid by card.
Is Bali cheaper than Singapore for Indians?
For most travellers, yes. Hotels in Bali at Rs 2,800 to Rs 4,500 for a 3-star double are roughly half the Singapore equivalent, and meals at Rs 300 to Rs 600 compare with Rs 600 to Rs 1,000 for hawker meals in Singapore. Flights to Bali often cost Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 more than to Singapore from India, but ground costs in Bali are lower.
Sources
- GOV.UK — Indonesia entry requirements (visa on arrival IDR 500,000, extension, passport validity, All Indonesia card)
- ECB — Euro reference rate IDR 20,628 per EUR on 28 August 2026
- ECB — Euro reference rate INR 111.06 per EUR on 28 August 2026
- Wikipedia — Nyepi Day of Silence (24-hour closure, March date)
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