Is Singapore tourist pass worth it?

Pros and Cons of STP The Singapore Tourist Pass is catered towards travellers coming over for a quick holiday. So you can ride any number of rides on buses, MRT and LRT. The 3-day pass option also comes with a bundle package which includes exclusive perks and discounts offered by Changi Recommends.



For most 2026 visitors, the Singapore Tourist Pass (STP) is worth it only if you plan to move extensively across the city (averaging 5+ trips daily). The pass offers unlimited travel on the MRT, LRT, and basic buses for $10 (1-day), $16 (2-day), or $20 (3-day), plus a $10 refundable deposit. If you are a "power traveler" hitting Little India, Marina Bay, and Sentosa in one day, it provides great peace of mind. However, because Singapore’s standard fares are remarkably cheap (often $1 to $2 per trip), a casual traveler might only spend $6 to $8 a day, making the pass a slightly more expensive convenience. In 2026, most visitors find that simply tapping their contactless credit card or phone at the gates is the most "worth it" method, as it eliminates the need to buy a physical pass or wait at a ticket office, and you only pay for the exact distance you travel without any "pass markup."

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The Singapore Tourist Pass offers tourists unlimited travel on the MRT and LRT trains and basic bus services during the validity period of the pass. The ez-link card is used to pay the exact fare for every journey made on the public transport system.

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A meal at fast food joints such as McDonalds will cost you around S$7, while a drink at Starbucks is around S$6 – S$7. A visit to to an average restaurant can set you back by S$20 – S$40 per person for basic meals.

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Currency. The official currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, bars, shops, hotels and taxis in Singapore.

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You should plan to spend at least 4-5 days in Singapore if you want to see as much as possible.

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In Singapore tipping is not customary, the country does not have a tipping culture and in some areas including the airport, tipping is not allowed.

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It certainly is possible to live in Singapore on just $1,000 a month, though it does come with a few obvious sacrifices, such as: Living as minimally as possible, with close to no frills in the budget; Being willing to do things that others won't (a good example of this is dumpster diving.

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What is the safest way to take money to Singapore? To avoid carrying too much cash, and to cut out the costs of foreign transaction fees, using a travel money card from a digital provider like Wise or Revolut can be a good choice.

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Cheap Eats in Singapore: Hawker Centers Singapore's hole-in-the-wall joints and hawker centers serve up some of the tastiest and most wallet-friendly dishes in town. There are over 100 centers spread across the city, meaning you're never far from your next $5 laksa or chili crab.

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Before the opening of Terminal 3, the Skytrain system was upgraded from the original Adtranz C-100 system to the new Mitsubishi Crystal Mover system, which expanded the service from a simple 2-station line to a 7-station network. All Changi Airport Skytrain services are free of charge.

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