Singapore on a budget

Cheapest months to go

Peak is February, March, April, May, June, July, August. The weeks either side of that window usually carry most of the weather with much less of the price.

Getting around for less

Realistic options in Singapore:

• The MRT metro is fast, cheap, air-conditioned and reaches almost every visitor area including Changi
• Contactless bank cards or an EZ-Link card work directly on trains and buses
• Ride-hailing apps are reliable; taxis are metered and honest
• Much of the centre is walkable, with sheltered links between malls and stations
• Sentosa is reached by monorail, cable car or a short boardwalk

Where to base yourself

Fewer bases means fewer paid transfers. Marina Bay, Chinatown & Tiong Bahru, Kampong Glam & Little India cover a lot between them.