How much does a trip to Singapore cost?

A tailor-made Singapore break with travoHolidays currently starts from US$970 per person for 3 nights on our Singapore City Stopover, and from US$2,957.20 per person for 10 nights combining Singapore and Bali. Prices are per person, based on two sharing, land only (international flights excluded), and they vary with dates and hotel choice. Beyond that, the main extras are meals, attraction tickets and local transport, paid in Singapore dollars.

Our Singapore package prices

These are travoHolidays package prices, November 2026. Each is a starting price; your specialist will confirm the exact figure for your dates and hotels.

All prices are per person, two sharing, land only, excluding international flights, and they change with season, availability and hotel class. See every option on our Singapore destination page.

Official fixed costs and rules

Entry and the SG Arrival Card

Many nationalities can visit visa-free, but rules depend on your passport; check the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before booking. As of November 2026, all travellers must submit the SG Arrival Card within three days before arrival. ICA says submission on its own platforms is free and that it does not endorse paid third-party services, so use the official SG Arrival Card e-service or the MyICA app.

GST and the Tourist Refund Scheme

Singapore's Goods and Services Tax has been 9% since 1 January 2024, according to IRAS, and it is included in most displayed prices. Visitors aged 16 or over can reclaim GST on eligible goods bought from participating retailers if purchases total at least S$100 including GST (up to three same-day receipts from the same retailer can be combined) and they leave by air from Changi or Seletar with the goods. Services and accommodation are not eligible. Claims are made at eTRS kiosks at the airport.

Aviation charges in your air fare

Airport charges are collected through your air ticket rather than at the airport. A new Sustainable Aviation Fuel levy applies to tickets sold from 1 October 2026 for flights departing Singapore from 1 January 2027. As reported from the CAAS announcement, it ranges from S$1 (economy to Southeast Asia) to S$41.60 (business or first to the Americas), and transit passengers are exempt.

Cost components at a glance

What drives the price of a Singapore trip

• Hotel location and class: rooms around Marina Bay and Orchard Road cost more than those in neighbourhoods such as Chinatown or Kampong Gelam.
• Event dates: the Formula 1 weekend, large trade shows and the December holidays push up hotel rates. Our Singapore weather and events calendar shows when they fall.
• Paid attractions: theme parks on Sentosa, wildlife parks and observation decks add up quickly for families.
• Dining style: rooftop bars and fine dining are expensive; hawker food is excellent value.
• Trip combinations: adding a beach stay elsewhere adds a regional flight, but often lowers the average nightly cost.

Ways to save in Singapore

• Eat at hawker centres: read our hawker centre etiquette guide before you go.
• Use public transport: tap a contactless bank card or buy a Singapore Tourist Pass if you will ride a lot.
• Mix free and paid sights: the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Southern Ridges and heritage districts cost nothing to explore.
• Avoid event weeks: shifting your dates away from the Grand Prix or big conferences can make a real difference to hotel prices.
• Shop smart: keep receipts and claim the GST refund at Changi on eligible purchases.

Money basics: the Singapore dollar

Singapore's currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD, shown as S$). Cards and mobile payments are accepted almost everywhere, though some hawker stalls prefer cash or local QR payments. The US State Department notes that up to S$20,000 can be carried in or out without restriction. Many restaurants add a service charge to the bill, so tipping is not expected. Prices on menus in restaurants may be shown before service charge and GST, so check the small print if you are budgeting closely.

As a rough rule, a short stopover is dominated by the hotel, while a longer twin-centre trip spreads that cost over more nights and adds a regional flight. If you want to see how a Singapore stay fits a wider route, compare it with our Malaysia holidays and Hong Kong options.

Getting a firm price

Start with our first-time Singapore guide to choose how many nights you need, then share your dates and preferred hotel area. You can customise a Singapore itinerary and a specialist will quote it for your travel dates.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

1. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority — Reminder to submit SG Arrival Card prior to arrival
2. IRAS — What consumers need to know with the new GST rate from 1 Jan 2024
3. IRAS — Charging GST at the prevailing rate of 9%
4. Singapore Customs — Tourist Refund Scheme
5. SimplyGo — Travel cards and Singapore Tourist Pass
6. The Milelion — Singapore to start collecting green fuel levy from October 2026 (citing CAAS)
7. US Department of State — Singapore international travel information