The average price of a 7-day trip to Balfour is $1,838 for a solo traveler, $3,301 for a couple, and $6,189 for a family of 4. Balfour hotels range from $78 to $196 per night with an average of $196, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $111 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 Balfour, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Balfour hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Balfour is usually late January and early February.
Average Balfour Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Balfour for a week is $1,189-$2,855($170-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Balfour for a week is $2,976-$5,310($425-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $131 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $43 to $53 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Balfour for a week is $4,114-$9,848($588-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $262 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $65 to $74 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Balfour
How cheap can you make a vacation to Balfour? The cheapest trip to Balfour is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 25% 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 $62.
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 Balfour for a week is $820-$2,173($117-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Balfour for a week is $1,520-$3,878($217-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Balfour for a week is $2,992-$7,756($427-$1,108 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Balfour cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Balfour Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Balfour.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Balfour for a week is $3,380-$10,767($483-$1,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,372 to $3,669 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $196 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Balfour for a week is $5,704-$15,990($815-$2,284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,744 to $7,338 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $196 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Balfour for a week is $11,408-$29,208($1,630-$4,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,488 to $14,676 for first class
Lodging: $352 to $392 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Balfour Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Balfour is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Balfour due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Balfour 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 Balfour 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 Balfour.
Flight Costs to Balfour
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Balfour our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Balfour from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Balfour, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Balfour can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $882 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.