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5 Days in Singapore with Kids

This 5 day Singapore family itinerary is built for first-time parents who want an easy mix of Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, the zoo, hawker food, and pool breaks without exhausting younger travelers. It uses the MRT where it is simple and keeps heat-sensitive outdoor time to mornings and late afternoons. Fork it to make the trip more toddler-friendly, add Universal Studios, or swap in more food-focused stops for older children. The plan keeps bathrooms, shade, and short transfers in mind while still feeling distinctly Singaporean.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per family member, excluding international flights

Budget

SGD 850โ€“1,200

$630โ€“$890

Comfort

SGD 1,500โ€“2,200

$1,110โ€“$1,630

Splurge

SGD 3,500+

$2,590+

Per person ยท excludes flight ยท 5 days ยท varies by season

Where to Stay

City Hall or Marina Bay

Recommended

Central, easy MRT, close to bay sights

Best first-time family base with short rides and reliable hotel choices.

Orchard

Malls, food courts, indoor backup plans

Practical for families who want shopping, clinics, and easy taxis.

Sentosa

Resort-like, beach and attractions nearby

Good if Universal Studios or pool time is the trip focus.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Check in and pool reset

14:00

Let kids decompress at the hotel before starting with an easy Marina Bay loop.

๐ŸšŒ10 min MRT

Gardens by the Bay outdoor gardens

17:00

Walk the free outdoor gardens and save paid conservatories for a cooler morning if arrival energy is low.

๐Ÿšถ8 min walk

Spectra or Supertree light show

19:45

Choose one light show, not both, and keep dinner nearby at Satay by the Bay or Marina Bay Sands.

Daily Costs

Per person ยท per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

SGD 120โ€“180

Family room in a value hotel

SGD 260โ€“420

Central four-star with pool

SGD 700+

Marina Bay or Sentosa luxury hotel

Food

SGD 35โ€“55

Hawker meals and casual snacks

SGD 75โ€“120

Mix of hawkers and restaurants

SGD 220+

Hotel dining and premium restaurants

Attractions and transport

SGD 35โ€“60

MRT plus selected tickets

SGD 90โ€“150

Zoo, aquarium, taxis

SGD 250+

Private transfers and premium attractions

One-Time Costs

Not included in per-day figures above

  • Singapore Zoo family tickets

    SGD 45โ€“55 per adult before discounts

    Book online and arrive early for cooler weather.

Flight Estimates

Return flights ยท economy ยท varies by booking time

  • Sydney

    $420โ€“$850

    AUD 630โ€“1,275

  • London

    $800โ€“$1,300

    GBP 635โ€“1,030