09/11/2023
Maldives Transportation Costs
As mentioned earlier, it is wise to ask ‘how much does it cost’ when considering airport transfers. The Maldives has more than 1,200 islands, and whether you want airport transfers or day trips, you’ll have to factor in transportation at some point when calculating your Maldives trip cost. The good news is that local transportation doesn’t have to be the most expensive part of your trip to the Maldives. Let’s break things downNot factoring in your round trip airfare and initial airport transfers – be that domestic flights or shuttle services on speed boats – you should allow around $100 for transport. This is so low because if you book a day tour, transportation will likely be included. Furthermore, most resorts offer a complimentary shuttle service to nearby towns and busier islands, especially if they are set in a remote location.If you carefully choose your resort and book mainly guided excursions and day tours, the only time you will need to factor in local transportation is if you decide to head out independently. Or if you choose to visit multiple islands in the Maldives, you can stay a few nights on each.
For these instances, you can catch the public ferry to cut costs, as local ferries are much more budget-friendly than private transport options. Or you can splurge on a more efficient short boat ride by speed boat. The speed boats run more reliably in low season, while local ferries are a great idea in peak season when the weather is good. The average price for these transport options is $5 for the local ferry and $35+ for the speed boat transfer. So, you can clearly see why you won’t need a vast public transportation budget. On individual islands, you can get around for free or extremely cheaply on foot or by bike.If you carefully choose your resort and book mainly guided excursions and day tours, the only time you will need to factor in local transportation is if you decide to head out independently. Or if you choose to visit multiple islands in the Maldives, you can stay a few nights on each.
For these instances, you can catch the public ferry to cut costs, as local ferries are much more budget-friendly than private transport options. Or you can splurge on a more efficient short boat ride by speed boat. The speed boats run more reliably in low season, while local ferries are a great idea in peak season when the weather is good. The average price for these transport options is $5 for the local ferry and $35+ for the speed boat transfer. So, you can clearly see why you won’t need a vast public transportation budget. On individual islands, you can get around for free or extremely cheaply on foot or by bike.