Singapore Trip Cost from India: Every Rupee, Line by Line
Singapore is short on distance and long on ticket prices. Here is what the air fare, visa, hotel room, Sentosa day, zoo nights, MRT rides and hawker meals really add up to, in rupees and Singapore dollars.
The Singapore trip cost from India surprises people in both directions. The flight is short and often cheaper than a Goa ticket in December, the trains are cheap, and a filling hawker-centre meal costs less than a café sandwich in Mumbai. Yet the same four nights can end up costing more than a week in Thailand, because two lines are expensive: the hotel room, and the attraction tickets that are the reason most Indian families go in the first place. Universal Studios, the two domes at Gardens by the Bay, the Night Safari and a Sentosa evening together cost more per adult than the return air ticket from some Indian cities.
This guide adds the trip up item by item, per person unless stated, at about ₹73 to one Singapore dollar (S$), the market rate in mid-November 2026. Ticket prices are shown in S$ as you will see them on official sites, with rupee equivalents rounded. All prices are as of November 2026; fares and tickets change, and we check before you book. For ready-made itineraries with live land prices, see our Singapore tour packages; this page is about the complete trip cost, from the visa fee to the last MRT ride back to Changi.
Updated November 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
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Singapore trip cost per person: the short answer
| How you travel (4 nights) | Typical choices | All-in per person |
|---|---|---|
| Careful | Sale fare with checked bag, 3-star hotel in Little India or Geylang shared by two, MRT everywhere, two big attractions, hawker and Little India meals | ₹55,000 – 70,000 |
| Usual family trip | Full-service non-stop flight, 3- or 4-star hotel near an MRT line, USS, Gardens, Sentosa and Night Safari, taxis with luggage, one restaurant dinner a day | ₹70,000 – 1,10,000 |
| Comfort | Marina Bay or Sentosa 5-star, Express Pass at USS, private transfers, a river or harbour dinner cruise, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark | ₹1,30,000 – 2,20,000 |
Two things move the total more than anything else. First, how many people share the room: Singapore hotels charge per room, often a high rate, and most do not allow a third adult without a paid extra bed, so a family of four may need two rooms or a pricier family room. Second, how many paid attractions you pick: each adds ₹2,500 to ₹6,500 per head. A fifth night adds about ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per person once room, food and transport are counted.
Air fare to Singapore from your city
Changi (SIN) is served non-stop from all the large Indian metros and several smaller cities, by Singapore Airlines, Scoot, IndiGo and Air India among others. Delhi alone has around 45 non-stop departures a week, and Mumbai has IndiGo, Air India and Singapore Airlines. Typical return economy fares outside school-holiday weeks, booked about six weeks out, as of November 2026:
| Departure city | Return fare | Flying time | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹16,000 – 28,000 | About 4 h | Often the cheapest metro; plenty of overnight options |
| Bengaluru, Hyderabad | ₹17,000 – 30,000 | About 4 – 4½ h | Scoot and IndiGo keep fares competitive |
| Kolkata | ₹16,000 – 30,000 | About 4 h | Red-eye departures land early morning |
| Mumbai | ₹19,000 – 34,000 | About 5½ h | Widest choice of timings in the west |
| Delhi | ₹20,000 – 36,000 | About 5½ – 6 h | Most frequency; prices jump in late May and June |
| Ahmedabad | ₹24,000 – 42,000 | About 5¾ h non-stop | Non-stop on Singapore Airlines; one-stop via Mumbai or Delhi can be cheaper |
What raises the fare: the Indian summer vacation (mid-May to mid-June), Diwali week, Christmas to New Year, and Chinese New Year in Singapore (late January or February), when hotels also fill. Low-cost catch: Scoot and some IndiGo fares include only a cabin bag; adding 20 kg each way can add ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 per person, so compare the full price with baggage. Exact airports, timings and connections for each city are on our pages for Singapore from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Visa, arrival card and insurance: the fixed costs
- Singapore visa: about ₹2,100 to ₹3,400 per person. The High Commission fee is ₹2,100, and the authorised visa agent through whom every Indian tourist must apply may add up to ₹1,300. There is no visa on arrival and no self-service online form for Indians. Processing usually takes three to five working days after submission. We prepare and submit the application; the decision rests with the Singapore authorities. The step-by-step process and documents are on our Singapore visa for Indians guide.
- SG Arrival Card: free. Filled online within three days before landing. Sites that ask for a fee are not official.
- Travel insurance: about ₹500 to ₹1,200 per person for a week, more for travellers over 60. Singapore hospital bills are high, so this is one line not to cut.
Children pay the same visa fee as adults. For a family of four, visa plus insurance comes to roughly ₹10,000 to ₹18,000 before a single ticket is bought.
Hotel cost by area: why the room decides the budget
Rates per room per night for two adults, outside major events and Chinese New Year, as of November 2026. Most Singapore hotel prices exclude breakfast unless the booking says otherwise, and taxes and service charge add about 19% on top of some quoted rates, so always compare the final figure.
| Area | Typical class | S$ per room night | In rupees | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little India, Farrer Park | 3-star, compact rooms | S$130 – 220 | ₹9,500 – 16,000 | Vegetarian and Jain food at the door; two MRT lines |
| Bugis, Lavender, Geylang edge | 3- and 4-star | S$150 – 260 | ₹11,000 – 19,000 | Good value, central, walkable to Little India |
| Orchard Road, Clarke Quay | 4-star | S$250 – 420 | ₹18,000 – 30,500 | Shopping, nightlife, easy taxis |
| Marina Bay | 5-star | S$450 – 1,000+ | ₹33,000 – 73,000+ | Views, light shows, first-time splurge |
| Sentosa | 4- and 5-star resorts | S$300 – 800+ | ₹22,000 – 58,000+ | Families spending two days at USS and the beaches |
Rooms are small. A standard double in Little India may be 12 to 15 square metres with no space for an extra bed. A family of two adults and two children usually needs a family room or two connecting rooms, which roughly doubles the per-person hotel line compared with a couple. Package rates booked through agents are often lower than the public rates above, which is why a land package can look cheaper than the same hotel booked alone.
Attraction tickets in Singapore dollars
Adult prices for international visitors as of November 2026, from official or widely published 2026 rates. Children (usually 3 or 4 to 12) pay roughly 20 to 35% less. USS and Mandai use date-based pricing, so weekends and school holidays cost more.
| Attraction | Adult (S$) | About (₹) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Studios Singapore, one day | from 76 | ₹5,550 and up | Express Pass costs extra and sells out on busy days |
| Gardens by the Bay: Flower Dome + Cloud Forest | 46 (child 32) | ₹3,350 | Supertree Grove and the evening light show are free |
| OCBC Skyway at Gardens by the Bay | 14 | ₹1,000 | Short walkway between Supertrees |
| Singapore Zoo | 49 | ₹3,600 | Half to full day at Mandai |
| Night Safari | 58 | ₹4,250 | Tram ride included; book the earliest slot with children |
| River Wonders | 45 | ₹3,300 | Next to the zoo; pandas |
| Bird Paradise | about 49 | about ₹3,600 | Mandai multi-park passes start at about S$98 |
| Cable Car Sky Pass (Mount Faber and Sentosa lines) | about 33 | ₹2,400 | Round trip; online prices vary |
| Singapore Oceanarium (formerly S.E.A. Aquarium) | 50 – 55 | ₹3,650 – 4,000 | Higher price on peak days |
| Wings of Time show, Sentosa | 22 | ₹1,600 | Evening show, about 20 minutes |
| SkyHelix Sentosa | 18 – 20 | ₹1,300 – 1,450 | Open-air rotating platform |
| Sentosa Express monorail | 4 | ₹290 | Covers island entry; the Boardwalk from VivoCity is free |
What a normal plan costs: a first-time family usually picks USS, the two domes, Night Safari and a Sentosa evening with cable car and Wings of Time. That is about S$235, roughly ₹17,000, per adult and about ₹12,000 to ₹13,500 per child. Add the Zoo or Oceanarium and the adult figure passes ₹20,000. A couple who skip USS and do Gardens, the cable car and one Mandai park can stay under ₹11,000 each.
Free things that count: the Supertree light show (Garden Rhapsody), the Spectra show at Marina Bay Sands, the Rain Vortex at Jewel Changi, the Botanic Gardens, Merlion Park and the Sentosa beaches. Building two of these into each day is the simplest saving in Singapore.
Getting around: MRT, EZ-Link card, taxis and Grab
| Option | Cost | About (₹) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRT or bus, per ride (card fare) | S$1.28 – 2.57 | ₹95 – 190 | Almost every sight; fast and air-conditioned |
| EZ-Link card | S$10 (S$5 card + S$5 value) | ₹730 | Top up at stations; the card cost is not refunded |
| Contactless Visa / Mastercard at the gate | Same fares + about S$0.60 a day | ₹45 a day | No card to buy; check your forex card works |
| Singapore Tourist Pass | S$17 (1 day), S$29 (3 days), S$45 (5 days) | ₹1,250 – 3,300 | Only for very heavy use; most visitors save with pay-per-ride |
| Taxi, Changi to city | S$25 – 45 + S$6 – 8 airport surcharge | ₹2,300 – 3,900 | Families with luggage; 50% surcharge after midnight |
| Grab car, cross-city | S$15 – 30 | ₹1,100 – 2,200 | Evenings, Sentosa return, Mandai |
Most visitors spend S$6 to S$12 a day on the MRT, roughly ₹450 to ₹900. Families of four with suitcases should budget two airport taxis or one large Grab, and one or two Grab rides on the Mandai day, because the zoo and Night Safari are far from the MRT. Over four nights, transport usually comes to ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 per person.
Food: hawker centres, Little India and hotel breakfasts
- Hawker centres and food courts: a plate costs S$5 to S$8 (₹365 to ₹580). Indian and vegetarian stalls exist at Tekka Centre, Lau Pa Sat and most malls, but Chinese and Malay stalls often use shared stocks, so strict vegetarians should stick to clearly labelled stalls.
- Little India restaurants: a South Indian meal or a North Indian thali costs S$10 to S$18 (₹730 to ₹1,300). Several pure-vegetarian kitchens cook Jain food on request, and some Gujarati and Rajasthani places serve thalis.
- Mid-range restaurant dinner: S$25 to S$45 per person (₹1,800 to ₹3,300). Drinks are heavily taxed; a beer can cost S$12 to S$18.
- Breakfast: if the room excludes it, a kaya toast set or idli at a hawker centre costs S$4 to S$7; hotel buffets cost S$30 or more.
- Daily food budget: about ₹1,500 to ₹2,200 per person mixing hawker lunches and Little India dinners; ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 if you eat at sit-down restaurants twice a day. On USS and Sentosa days, food inside the park costs more, so carry snacks for children.
Worked budgets: couple, family of four and seniors
Rounded figures for private trips on the traveller's own dates, outside school holidays and Chinese New Year, as of November 2026.
| Line | Couple, 4 nights, Bugis 3-star, from Mumbai (per person) | Family of 4 (children 7 and 11), 5 nights, 4-star family room, from Delhi (whole family) | Two seniors, 5 nights, Little India 3-star, from Chennai (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights with bags | ₹19,000 – 34,000 | ₹80,000 – 1,44,000 | ₹16,000 – 28,000 |
| Visa and insurance | ₹2,600 – 4,600 | ₹10,400 – 18,400 | ₹3,500 – 6,000 |
| Hotel | ₹22,000 – 38,000 | ₹1,10,000 – 1,75,000 | ₹24,000 – 40,000 |
| Attraction tickets | ₹11,000 – 17,000 | ₹58,000 – 72,000 | ₹8,000 – 12,000 (Gardens, cable car, Night Safari) |
| Transport | ₹3,000 – 5,000 | ₹14,000 – 22,000 | ₹5,000 – 8,000 (more taxis) |
| Food | ₹7,000 – 12,000 | ₹30,000 – 48,000 | ₹8,000 – 13,000 |
| SIM and small spends | ₹1,000 – 2,000 | ₹3,000 – 5,000 | ₹1,000 – 2,000 |
| Total | ₹65,600 – 1,12,600 per person | ₹3,05,400 – 4,84,400 for four | ₹65,500 – 1,09,000 per person |
The family column works out to roughly ₹76,000 to ₹1,21,000 a head: children pay full air fares and visa fees and almost full ticket prices, and Singapore family rooms are expensive, so the usual "children cost less" saving is smaller here than in Thailand or Bali. Shopping is not included anywhere.
Adding Malaysia or a cruise: how the total changes
- Singapore + Kuala Lumpur and Genting (3 + 3 nights): Malaysian hotels cost much less, so the three Malaysian nights add only about ₹15,000 to ₹28,000 per person, including the coach or a short flight. As of November 2026 Indians can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days under a scheme that runs to 31 December 2026, with no 2027 extension announced yet; check our Malaysia visa for Indians page before booking 2027 dates.
- Two- or three-night cruise from Singapore: inside cabins on the regular short sailings usually cost about ₹18,000 to ₹35,000 per person including port charges, with vegetarian food on board. A cruise replaces two Singapore hotel nights, so the net extra is smaller than it looks.
- Re-entry: a Singapore–Malaysia–Singapore route needs a multiple-entry Singapore visa, which is normally what is issued; we check the validity covers both entries.
To compare Singapore with cheaper neighbours on the same budget, see the line-by-line Thailand trip cost guide, or our list of international trips under ₹1 lakh.
Forex, SIM, tax refund and TCS
- Exchange rate: about ₹73 per S$ in November 2026. A quick rule: multiply by 75 to stay on the safe side after card margins.
- Cards work almost everywhere, including hawker stalls with QR or card readers, so you need little cash. S$100 to S$200 per person in notes covers older stalls and small shops for four nights. UPI payments work only at a limited number of merchants; do not rely on them.
- SIM or eSIM: a tourist eSIM or a Changi tourist SIM with ample data costs about ₹500 to ₹1,200. Indian roaming packs cost more for the same days.
- GST refund: tourists can claim Singapore's GST back on goods bought from participating shops (minimum S$100 at one shop) through the eTRS kiosks at Changi before check-in. It matters only for electronics or larger purchases.
- TCS: since 1 April 2026, Tax Collected at Source on an overseas tour package is 2%. On a ₹2,50,000 family package that is ₹5,000, collected with the payment and adjusted against your income tax or refunded when you file the return. It is not an extra cost, but it does affect cash flow. GST also applies on a package invoice.
Where Singapore budgets go wrong, and how to save
- Comparing packages without comparing tickets. A cheap package that includes only a city tour can be ₹15,000 per adult dearer once USS and Gardens are added on the ground.
- Ignoring the room size. Ask whether a third person or child fits; extra beds cost S$40 to S$80 a night where they are allowed at all.
- Booking USS on a Saturday. Weekday dated tickets are cheaper and the queues shorter, which may save the Express Pass too.
- Buying a Tourist Pass by default. Pay-per-ride with EZ-Link or a contactless card is cheaper for most four-night plans.
- Eating every meal in malls near Orchard. One hawker lunch a day saves ₹800 to ₹1,500 per person.
- Staying on Sentosa for the whole trip. Two nights there for the USS days, the rest in the city, is cheaper and closer to food.
- Flying in the Indian summer peak. Mid-May to mid-June raises both fares and family room rates; late August to November and February to March are calmer.
How we price a Singapore trip
- A quote with every line shown: air fare with baggage, the named hotel and room type, each attraction ticket, transfer type, visa and insurance, and what is left for you to pay.
- Room checks for families: we confirm in writing how many people the room takes, so there is no extra-bed surprise at check-in.
- Private and customised: your dates and pace; extended families and friends travel as a private group on their own dates, not in a group.
- Vegetarian and Jain meals arranged with hotels and cruises in writing, with a list of Little India restaurants near your hotel.
- 11 years of planning Singapore trips from our office on C G Road, Ahmedabad, booked on WhatsApp or phone from anywhere in India, with 24×7 support while you travel. IATA-accredited; member of TAAI, TAFI, ADTOI and IATO; recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Call 1800-313-4262.
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How much does a Singapore trip cost from India?
A 4-night trip usually costs about ₹70,000 to ₹1,10,000 per person including return flights, visa, a 3- or 4-star hotel, the main attractions, local transport and food. Careful travellers using the MRT and hawker centres can manage ₹55,000 to ₹70,000, while Marina Bay or Sentosa 5-star stays take it past ₹1,30,000 per person.
Is ₹50,000 enough for a Singapore trip?
Only just, and only for a short trip. A 3-night stay from Chennai, Kolkata or Bengaluru on a sale fare, sharing a basic Little India room, using the MRT and choosing one or two paid attractions can come close. With Universal Studios, the Night Safari and a 4-star hotel, plan for ₹70,000 or more per person.
What is the cost of a Singapore trip for a couple?
For 4 nights in a 3-star hotel in Bugis or Little India with flights from Mumbai, a couple typically spends about ₹1,30,000 to ₹2,25,000 together, including visa, Gardens by the Bay, the Sentosa cable car and food. A Marina Bay 5-star room and restaurant dinners can double the hotel and food lines.
How much does a Singapore trip cost for a family of four?
A 5-night trip for two adults and two children from Delhi, in a 4-star family room with USS, Gardens, Sentosa and Night Safari, costs about ₹3 lakh to ₹4.8 lakh in total. Children pay full air fares and visa fees and almost full ticket prices, so the per-head cost stays close to an adult's.
What is the Universal Studios Singapore ticket price in rupees?
As of November 2026, a one-day adult ticket starts at about S$76, roughly ₹5,550, with higher prices on weekends and holidays because tickets are date-based. Children pay less. The Express Pass, which skips queues on major rides, costs extra and is worth considering only on crowded days.
How much is the Singapore visa fee for Indians?
The High Commission fee is ₹2,100, and the authorised visa agent through whom Indians must apply may charge up to ₹1,300 more, so expect about ₹2,100 to ₹3,400 per person, children included. Processing usually takes three to five working days. We prepare and submit the application; approval is the Singapore authorities' decision.
How much money should I carry to Singapore?
Very little cash is needed because cards are accepted almost everywhere, including many hawker stalls. About S$100 to S$200 per person in notes is enough for four nights when the hotel and tickets are prepaid. Carry a forex card or a card with low foreign-transaction fees for everything else.
Is the MRT expensive in Singapore?
No. A ride costs S$1.28 to S$2.57, about ₹95 to ₹190, and most visitors spend S$6 to S$12 a day. Buy an EZ-Link card for S$10, including S$5 of travel value, or tap a contactless Visa or Mastercard at the gate; foreign cards pay a small daily admin fee of about S$0.60.
Which is cheaper, Singapore or Thailand?
Thailand is usually cheaper by ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per person for the same nights. Singapore hotels cost about twice as much for a similar room, and its big attractions are priced higher. Air fares are similar. Singapore is the easier choice for small children and seniors because it is compact and the transport is simple.
When is the cheapest time to visit Singapore from India?
Late August to November, outside Diwali week, and February to early April, outside Chinese New Year, usually bring the lowest air fares and hotel rates. The costliest periods for Indian travellers are mid-May to mid-June, Diwali, and Christmas to New Year, when family rooms sell out early.
Is vegetarian food expensive in Singapore?
Not if you eat in Little India or at labelled vegetarian hawker stalls. A South Indian meal or thali costs S$10 to S$18, about ₹730 to ₹1,300, and a hawker plate S$5 to S$8. Jain food is available at several pure-vegetarian restaurants on request. Mall and hotel restaurants cost two to three times more.
Is TCS charged on a Singapore tour package?
Yes. Since 1 April 2026, 2% Tax Collected at Source applies to overseas tour packages from the first rupee. On a ₹2,00,000 package it is ₹4,000. It is credited against your PAN and can be adjusted against income tax or refunded when you file your return, so it is not a final cost.
