The average price of a 7-day trip to Abu Dhabi is $1,367 for a solo traveler, $2,455 for a couple, and $4,603 for a family of 4. Abu Dhabi hotels range from $38 to $84 per night with an average of $54, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) are between $893 and $1,368 per person for economy flights and $2,802 to $4,293 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $44 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Abu Dhabi, AE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AUH and stay in a Abu Dhabi hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 12th and March 12th)
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Abu Dhabi is usually early to mid September.
Average Abu Dhabi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $1,017-$1,958($145-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $572 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $2,406-$3,784($344-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $49 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $3,522-$6,794($503-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $4,872 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $98 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $89 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Abu Dhabi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Abu Dhabi? The cheapest trip to Abu Dhabi is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $33.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $776-$1,633($111-$233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $572 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $1,432-$3,026($205-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $2,804-$6,028($401-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $4,872 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Abu Dhabi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Abu Dhabi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Abu Dhabi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $2,087-$8,744($298-$1,249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,384 to $3,313 for first class
Lodging: $53 to $84 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $3,856-$12,736($551-$1,819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,768 to $6,626 for first class
Lodging: $53 to $84 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Abu Dhabi for a week is $7,712-$23,096($1,102-$3,299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,536 to $13,252 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $168 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Abu Dhabi is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Abu Dhabi due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Abu Dhabi Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Abu Dhabi hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Abu Dhabi.
Flight Costs to Abu Dhabi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,368 average in late December to a low of $893 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $974. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Abu Dhabi our data includes 205 originating airports, and 123 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Abu Dhabi from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $9,868 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuwait International (KWI) in Kuwait (Kuwait) at an average of just $251.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Abu Dhabi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 53% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Abu Dhabi can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $368 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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