A week in Seychelles runs about $1,000–$1,300 budget, $1,350–$2,700 mid-range, $3,250+ at resorts, plus flights. Full 2026 cost breakdown.
Cover image: Granite boulders and palm trees at Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles — photo by Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
A week in Seychelles costs roughly $1,100 to $2,000 per person on a careful budget, $2,000 to $4,000 mid-range, and $5,000-plus at resorts, excluding international flights. Budget aggregator BudgetYourTrip puts the average solo week at about $1,676. The islands are genuinely expensive: almost everything is imported, and hotel rates set the floor. But the spread between a guesthouse week and a resort week is enormous, so your accommodation choice decides the trip cost more than anything else.
What a week costs at three budgets (per person, excl. flights)
| Style | Two weeks (SeyVillas) | One week, per person | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €1,800–€2,300 | About $1,000–$1,300 | Guesthouse, takeaways and self-catering, buses, free beaches |
| Comfortable | €2,500–€5,000 | About $1,350–$2,700 | Mid-range hotel, restaurant meals, one or two boat trips |
| Resort | €6,000–€10,000 | About $3,250–$5,400 | Beach resort, diving, private boats, inter-island flights |
These bands come from Seychelles specialist SeyVillas, converted at roughly €1 = $1.08. Halving a two-week figure slightly flatters the week, since fixed costs like the travel authorisation and transfers do not halve, so treat the low end of each band as the realistic floor. Travellers pairing islands with safari should see Kenya Airways' safari-and-beach combinations; for an Asian cost comparison, our two weeks in Thailand breakdown shows how far the same money stretches elsewhere.
Where the money goes: hotels and food
| Item | Price range |
|---|---|
| Guesthouse room | €70–€150 per night |
| Self-catering apartment | €100–€200 per night |
| Mid-range hotel room | €200–€400 per night |
| Villa sleeping 4–6 | €250–€500 per night (split it) |
| Beach resort room | €500–€2,000+ per night |
| Takeaway meal | €5–€8 |
| Mid-range restaurant | €20–€40 per person |
| Upscale dinner | €50–€100 per person |
Two money-saving truths. First, a villa split between two couples undercuts two mid-range rooms while adding a kitchen. Second, takeaways are the local lunch economy: grilled fish, curries and creole plates at €5 to €8, against €20-plus the moment you sit down in a tourist restaurant. Groceries help at breakfast; a litre of water runs about €1.40 and a local Seybrew beer about €2.50.
Getting there and getting around
Return economy flights from Europe run €700 to €900 in low season (February to June, September and October) and €800 to €1,200 in high season (November to January, July and August), per SeyVillas. Book the shoulder months and the flight saving alone funds several days on the ground.
Between the islands, the Cat Cocos-style ferries cost about €50 to €70 per route, so a Mahé–Praslin–La Digue triangle adds roughly €150 per person before excursions. On land, buses are a bargain at €0.80 a trip on Mahé and Praslin, rental bikes on car-free La Digue run €10 to €15 a day, and hire cars cost €50 to €70 a day. The paid highlights: Vallée de Mai or Fond Ferdinand nature reserves €20 to €35 a head, group boat tours from €100 a person, private boats €500 to €800 a day, and diving €100 to €150 a dive. Beaches themselves are free, which is the entire point.
Entry formalities and money
Seychelles is visa-free for every nationality: all visitors get a free visitor's permit on arrival, valid up to three months, extendable in three-month increments to a maximum of twelve. Before departure, however, everyone must obtain an electronic Travel Authorisation through the official SEBS border portal, fileable up to 30 days ahead. Standard processing costs €10 for 24-hour turnaround, with €30 six-hour and €70 express options; it is valid for one journey only. You will need a valid passport, an onward or return ticket, confirmed accommodation and proof of funds.
The currency is the Seychellois rupee, though dollars and euros are accepted for car hire, diving and some hotels. Carry rupees for buses, takeaways and small shops. And buy proper travel insurance that covers medical evacuation: the hospital is on Mahé, and a helicopter transfer from an outer island is the kind of bill that ruins a decade of holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Seychelles expensive?
Yes, by beach-destination standards. Expect roughly $1,000–$1,300 per person for a careful budget week excluding flights, and double that for mid-range comfort. Accommodation is the main driver.
Do I need a visa for Seychelles?
No nationality needs a visa in advance. Get the €10 electronic Travel Authorisation before departure and you receive a free visitor's permit for up to 90 days on arrival.
What is the cheapest month to visit Seychelles?
Flight-wise, February to June plus September and October are low season, with European returns from about €700 in low season, against €800–€1,200 in high season.
Is one week enough for Seychelles?
Yes for the classic triangle: three to four nights on Mahé, two on Praslin with Vallée de Mai, and a day or overnight on La Digue for Anse Source d'Argent. Add nights for outer-island trips.
