How much do five days in Male cost?
Budget around €1117 per person for five days in Male (Maldives), flight included: €517 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in November 2026 — and about €600 on the ground, that is €120 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €517 | €360 | €877 |
| 5 days | €517 | €600 | €1117 |
| 7 days | €517 | €840 | €1357 |
| 10 days | €517 | €1200 | €1717 |
| 14 days | €517 | €1680 | €2197 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€517 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€120/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €84 | €420 | €937 |
| Standard | €120 | €600 | €1117 |
| Comfort | €216 | €1080 | €1597 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Male: accommodation ≈ €54, meals ≈ €42, transport and sundries ≈ €24.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €517 | November 2026 | €1117 |
| Brussels | €675 | October 2026 | €1275 |
| Nice | €733 | November 2026 | €1333 |
| Marseille | €757 | November 2026 | €1357 |
| Lyon | €767 | November 2026 | €1367 |
| Nantes | €798 | October 2026 | €1398 |
| Geneva | €871 | October 2026 | €1471 |
| Toulouse | €1052 | October 2026 | €1652 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Male to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Male cost?
Budget around €1117 per person for five days in Male, flight included: €517 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in November 2026) and about €600 on the ground (€120 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €937; in comfort you climb to €1597.
What daily budget should I plan for in Male?
About €120 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Maldives: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €84 on a shoestring and €216 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Male an expensive destination?
At €120 a day, Male is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Male?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €517 from Paris, up to €1052 from Toulouse. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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