The average price of a 7-day trip to Bafut is $1,538 for a solo traveler, $2,762 for a couple, and $5,178 for a family of 4. Bafut hotels range from $30 to $137 per night with an average of $51, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Douala Airport (DLA) are between $1,231 and $1,734 per person for economy flights and $3,863 to $5,441 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $38 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 Bafut, CM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLA and stay in a Bafut hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bafut is usually mid to late September.
Average Bafut Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bafut for a week is $1,284-$2,023($183-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,439 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bafut for a week is $3,072-$4,318($439-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $2,878 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bafut for a week is $4,548-$7,456($650-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $5,756 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $66 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bafut
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bafut? The cheapest trip to Bafut is about $150 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% 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 $25.
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 Bafut for a week is $1,053-$1,960($150-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,439 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bafut for a week is $1,986-$3,560($284-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $2,878 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bafut for a week is $3,924-$6,976($561-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $5,756 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Bafut cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bafut Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bafut.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bafut for a week is $3,139-$12,569($448-$1,796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,380 to $3,885 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $137 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bafut for a week is $5,918-$16,930($845-$2,419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,760 to $7,770 for first class
Lodging: $60 to $137 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bafut for a week is $11,836-$30,578($1,691-$4,368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,520 to $15,540 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $274 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $2,189 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bafut Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bafut is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Bafut due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bafut 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 Bafut 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bafut.
Flight Costs to Bafut
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,734 average in late July to a low of $1,231 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,343. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bafut our data includes 101 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bafut from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,030 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 $481.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bafut, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Bafut can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $342 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.