Mid-Range Travel Guide: Lombok

Accommodation

$25-60 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses, boutique homestays with AC and private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-oriented cafes, hotel breakfast, occasional seafood dinner

Transportation

$10-25 per day

Combination of public transport, private car hire for day trips, occasional taxi or ride-hailing

Activities

$20-60 per day

Organized snorkeling tours, cultural experiences, spa treatments, guided volcano hikes, boat trips

Eat at local warungs instead of tourist restaurants for typically 60-80% savings on meals

Use public bemos and buses instead of private taxis for 70-90% transportation cost reduction

Stay in less touristy areas like central Mataram rather than beachfront locations for 40-60% accommodation savings

Book snorkeling and diving trips directly with local operators rather than through hotels for 30-50% savings

Visit traditional markets for souvenirs instead of resort shops for typically 50-70% lower prices

Travel during shoulder season months for 20-40% discounts on accommodation and tours

Share group tours and transportation with other travelers to split costs by 50-75%

Staying only in popular beach areas like Senggigi, which typically costs 100-200% more than inland alternatives

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system, increasing daily transport costs by 300-500%

Booking all activities through hotels or resorts, which usually adds 40-80% markup compared to direct booking

Eating exclusively at tourist-oriented restaurants, typically doubling food costs compared to local establishments

Not negotiating prices for longer stays, missing out on 15-30% potential discounts for weekly bookings