Singapore trip cost and budget guide
Hawker food, garden cities and spotless skylines. Here’s what a trip to Singapore typically costs, when to go, where to stay and how to plan your days.
Work out your own Singapore trip
How much a trip to Singapore costs
Daily costs depend most on how you travel. On a budget, expect around $45–$78 per person a day; in comfort, $113–$200; and in luxury, $295–$550 (two people sharing a room, before getting there).
| Typical cost | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotelper room per night | $40–$70 | $120–$200 | $300–$550 |
| Foodper person per day | $12–$20 | $25–$45 | $70–$130 |
| Local transportper person per day | $5–$8 | $8–$15 | $25–$45 |
| Activitiesper person per day | $8–$15 | $20–$40 | $50–$100 |
A sample trip: 2 adults, 5 days and 4 nights
- Budget: $410–$710 in total, about $205–$355 per person.
- Comfort: $1,010–$1,800 in total, about $505–$900 per person.
- Luxury: $2,650–$4,950 in total, about $1,325–$2,475 per person.
Hotel prices are about 15% higher in peak season and 10% lower in the low season. Amounts are in US dollars and don’t include getting there, visas or insurance. They’re TravelWise planning estimates, last checked 12 October 2026, not quotes: check prices before you book.
Best time to visit Singapore
February to April, the driest and least humid months.
| Month | Season | Temperature | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 23–30°C | rainy |
| February | Shoulder | 24–31°C | some rain |
| March | Shoulder | 24–32°C | some rain |
| April | Shoulder | 25–32°C | some rain |
| May | Shoulder | 25–32°C | some rain |
| June | Peak | 25–31°C | some rain |
| July | Peak | 25–31°C | some rain |
| August | Shoulder | 25–31°C | some rain |
| September | Shoulder | 24–31°C | some rain |
| October | Shoulder | 24–32°C | some rain |
| November | Low | 24–31°C | rainy |
| December | Peak | 23–30°C | rainy |
Where to stay in Singapore
- Budget: Capsule hostel, around Chinatown or Bugis ($40–$70 a night).
- Comfort: 4★ city hotel, around Clarke Quay or Orchard ($120–$200 a night).
- Luxury: 5★ bayfront hotel, around Marina Bay or Sentosa ($300–$550 a night).
A sample Singapore itinerary
After an arrival day, here’s how you could spend your time:
- Day 2: Marina Bay
- Gardens by the Bay
- Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
- Spectra light show
- Day 3: Chinatown & hawkers
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
- Maxwell Food Centre
- Ann Siang Hill bars
- Day 4: Sentosa
- Cable car over the harbour
- Siloso Beach
- Sunset at Tanjong Beach
- Day 5: Little India & Kampong Glam
- Tekka Centre breakfast
- Sultan Mosque
- Haji Lane boutiques
Money, apps and practical tips
- Currency: SGD. Plan on about $10–$25 in cash per person a day. Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some hawker stalls are cash or PayNow only.
- Emergency: Police 999 · Ambulance & fire 995
- Plugs: Type G · 230 V
- Tipping: Not expected; bills often add 10% service
- Rides: Grab, Gojek. Fixed fares up front
- Food delivery: GrabFood, foodpanda
- Transit: Google Maps. Tap any contactless card on the MRT
Entry and visas
- Many nationalities get 30 days visa-free. Indian passports need a visa through an authorised agent.
- Singapore requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- Submit the SG Arrival Card online within 3 days before you arrive.
Entry rules change and depend on your passport: always confirm them with official government sources before you travel.
Plan your Singapore trip
Enter your own dates, travellers and travel style to see a full budget with every cost broken down, real places to stay and eat, a day-by-day plan you can add activities to, and the total in your currency.
More destinations: Tokyo · Bangkok · Bali · Dubai · Paris · London · Seoul · Hong Kong · Istanbul · Kuala Lumpur