The average price of a 7-day trip to Arba Minch is $1,369 for a solo traveler, $2,459 for a couple, and $4,609 for a family of 4. Arba Minch hotels range from $42 to $193 per night with an average of $81. Average worldwide flight costs to Bole International Airport (ADD) are between $912 and $1,254 per person for economy flights and $2,862 to $3,935 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $53 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 Arba Minch, ET
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADD and stay in a Arba Minch hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arba Minch is usually early to mid September.
Average Arba Minch Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arba Minch for a week is $1,118-$1,855($160-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,028 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arba Minch for a week is $1,918-$3,254($274-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,056 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arba Minch for a week is $3,836-$6,508($548-$930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,112 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Arba Minch
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arba Minch? The cheapest trip to Arba Minch is about $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $36.
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 Arba Minch for a week is $883-$1,504($126-$215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,028 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arba Minch for a week is $1,550-$2,756($221-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,056 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arba Minch for a week is $3,100-$5,512($443-$787 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,112 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible to travel to Arba Minch cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arba Minch Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arba Minch.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arba Minch for a week is $2,604-$4,516($372-$645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,637 to $2,693 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $193 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arba Minch for a week is $4,710-$7,874($673-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,274 to $5,386 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $193 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arba Minch for a week is $9,420-$15,748($1,346-$2,250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,548 to $10,772 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $386 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Arba Minch Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arba Minch is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Arba Minch due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Arba Minch 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 Arba Minch 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Arba Minch.
Flight Costs to Arba Minch
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,254 average in mid December to a low of $912 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arba Minch our data includes 211 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Arba Minch from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $7,841 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $197.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Arba Minch, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $342, so you can easily save about 38% 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 Arba Minch can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $480 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.