How Much Does It Cost to Visit Maldives?

Average daily budget: $3500-6000

What Maldives costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 5-7 days. Local currency: MVR (USD widely accepted).

Daily budget by travel style

Budget$80-150/day (local island)
Mid-range$400-800/day (mid-range resort)
Luxury$1500+/day (luxury resort)

Seaplane transfer: $400-700. All-inclusive upgrade: $150-300/day. Diving: $80-150/dive.

Where to stay, by price level

North Malé Atoll$$$

Closest to airport, widest resort selection

Baa Atoll$$$

UNESCO biosphere, best marine life, whale sharks

Maafushi (local island)$

Budget guesthouses, bikini beach, $80-200/night

South Ari Atoll$$$

Whale shark guaranteed sightings, diving paradise

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