{"id":232151,"date":"2023-12-02T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=232151"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"maldives-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/maldives-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to travel to the Maldives on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When we bring up the Maldives on a budget<\/strong> as a holiday destination, those words don\u2019t seem to belong together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, they are perceived as expensive with their luxurious resorts with overwater villas and it doesn\u2019t have to be. While we can usually cover the cost of the stay of Marriott’s overwater villas with rewards points<\/a>, we still have to pay for the expensive seaplane transfer and\/or the pricey food and drinks on the site. Although that can also be done with travel rewards points you can apply on any travel purchases<\/a>, it\u2019s still a hefty bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shoestring trip<\/a> is definitely doable as there are tons of local guesthouses, free things to do and independent operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best islands for a Maldives on a budget trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

There are over a thousand islands grouped together in clusters or atolls<\/strong>. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices for a Maldives on a budget<\/strong> holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than not breaking the bank, this way of exploring the Maldives<\/strong> will allow you to interact more closely with the locals and have a more authentic experience of the Maldivian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to choose your island?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In order to pull off the Maldives on a budget<\/strong> trip, you should aim for those that are easily accessible by public ferries and speedboats from Male thus avoiding expensive seaplanes. There are three kinds of islands in the Maldives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n