7 Days in Bali on a Budget: Ubud and Sanur

Updated 22 October 2026 · Best Versions team · اقرأ بالعربية

In short: a 7-day (6-night) Bali plan on a budget: Ubud 3 nights, then Sanur 3 nights. Best for couples and friends who want Bali's nature, culture and a calm sea while spending smartly. Expect about USD 650 to 1,250 for two people for accommodation, food, transport and activities, excluding international flights (estimated prices that change with the season). Best time: April to October (dry season); July and August are the busiest and priciest, and avoid Nyepi on 8 March 2027.

Length7 days / 6 nights
RouteUbud and Sanur
Budget for two$650 to 1,250
Best timeApr to Oct

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Day-by-day itinerary

Where to stay: small hotels or guesthouses with a pool just outside central Ubud, and a simple hotel near Sanur beach.

Day	Where	Plan
Day 1	Ubud	A driver from the airport to Ubud (about an hour and a half, traffic permitting), then an evening stroll in central Ubud.
Day 2	Ubud	Tegallalang rice terraces early before the crowds, then the Campuhan Ridge walk.
Day 3	Ubud	A day with a driver: waterfalls and farms near Ubud, then a Balinese massage at a local spa.
Day 4	Sanur	Move to Sanur and its calm sea, then the cycling and walking path along the beach.
Day 5	Nusa Penida	A fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida and Kelingking beach, back in the evening.
Day 6	Sanur	A beach and swimming day, then a seafood dinner at Jimbaran at sunset.
Day 7	Departure	A slow breakfast, then the airport.

Estimated budget for two

An estimate in US dollars for two people sharing a double room for 6 nights and 7 days, excluding international flights. Estimated prices that change with the season

Item	Estimate	Whole trip
Hotel (double room)small hotel or guesthouse with a pool (our "smart value" level)	USD 30 to 70 a night	USD 180 to 420
Food for twolocal warungs (a meal is usually USD 2 to 5) and simple cafés	USD 24 to 40 a day	USD 168 to 280
Transporta private driver for two days (about USD 60 to 70 for a full day), plus Grab or Gojek for short hops	—	USD 160 to 220
Activities and toursfast boat to Nusa Penida (about USD 30 to 48 per person return) and getting around the island, a massage and Ubud sights	—	USD 130 to 250
Data and tourist levyeSIM data and the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000 per person)	—	USD 35 to 70
Approximate total for two	excl. international flights	USD 650 to 1,250

The estimate excludes international flights, insurance and shopping. Prices are higher over Eid holidays and peak season, and lower at the start and end of the season. To compare levels over 7 nights, see our Bali honeymoon plan (comfort level for a couple: USD 1,400 to 2,200).

Halal food

Bali is mostly Hindu. Halal food is easier in Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran and harder in Ubud, so always ask at small restaurants.
Masakan Padang restaurants (West Sumatran cuisine) are usually run by Muslims and are a cheap, widespread halal option; still confirm with the restaurant.
Grilled seafood at Jimbaran is a good choice; ask how it is marinated and cooked.

Practical tips

A full-day private driver is cheaper and easier than taxis for several stops, and often seats up to six.
Book the Nusa Penida boat with a well-known company and skip days with high swell.
Don't ride a scooter unless you're used to one, hold the right licence and have insurance that covers it.
July and August are the most expensive; June and September are a good balance of weather and price.

Entry and visas

All Indonesia card: mandatory and free for international travellers; fill it in on the official site, allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id, within 72 hours before arrival, and don't pay middleman sites.
Bali tourist levy: IDR 150,000 per person, paid electronically once, ideally before you travel on the official Love Bali site.
Visa: check the rules for your nationality; if you're eligible for a visa on arrival, you can apply in advance for the e-VOA on Indonesia's official immigration portal.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a 7-day Bali trip for two cost on a budget?

About USD 650 to 1,250 for two people, covering 6 nights' accommodation, food, transport within the country and activities, excluding international flights. These are estimates that change with the season.

When is the best time for this plan?

April to October (dry season); July and August are the busiest and priciest, and avoid Nyepi on 8 March 2027.

Is halal food easy to find on this plan?

Bali is mostly Hindu. Halal food is easier in Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran and harder in Ubud, so always ask at small restaurants. Masakan Padang restaurants (West Sumatran cuisine) are usually run by Muslims and are a cheap, widespread halal option; still confirm with the restaurant.

How can I save more on this plan?

Travel in June or September, eat at local warungs, hire a driver for a full day instead of taxis, and stay just outside central Ubud.