Your budget should never be a boulder for your travel plans. As long as you’re smart about it, an awesome trip doesn’t necessarily have to burn a hole in your pocket. You can make the best of everything Sri Lanka has to offer within your given budget and that too, without compromising on quality or diversity of experiences. No kidding.

If you’re a person on a budget, here’s the gateway to your dream holiday. Read on to find out everything you need to know in order to plan a budget -friendly yet splendid trip to Sri Lanka.

Cheap Accommodation

Where you stay can make a huge difference to how much money you spend. Luckily, Yoho properties are present across the length and breadth of the country and can be easily booked online. Being super-affordable yet high quality, Yoho accommodations are a frugal man’s best friend in Sri Lanka. You can choose from a host of affordable options, with budget hotels in Negombo, Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Kandy and all other tourist hot spots.

Cheap Travel

Trains in Sri Lanka are not only cheap but also a reliable way to experience the island’s spectacular countryside. You can either travel in first class air-conditioned carriages or save up money and enjoy chatting up local strangers in a second-class compartment.

#YohoTip: Break the ice by interacting with them in their local language. Learn some phrases in Sinhala right here. For routes where train lines don’t ply, hop on a bus – they are abundant and extremely affordable.

Cheap Food

If good food is more important to you than fancy cutlery and a tablemat, you’re in for a treat. Food prices in Sri Lanka vary widely depending on where you choose to dine but irrespective, you can find a delicious plate of rice and curry between LKR 200-500. Keep an eye out for street stalls and crowded restaurants and don’t shy away from trying new food – you won’t regret it.

The one great thing about Sri Lanka every traveller can benefit from is the super helpful and friendly nature of the locals. Even strangers on a bus or train are happy to strike up a conversation and check if you need any help. As you explore the busy streets of the city heading out from your hotels in Rajagiriya and other suburban areas of Colombo, there’s no way you’ll walk a whole block without being greeted by someone – and that’s just one of the many reasons you’ll fall in love with Sri Lanka.