The average price of a 7-day trip to Bamako is $1,662 for a solo traveler, $2,985 for a couple, and $5,596 for a family of 4. Bamako hotels range from $41 to $187 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Felix Houphouet Boigny Abidjan International Airport (ABJ) are between $1,174 and $1,661 per person for economy flights and $3,684 to $5,212 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $68 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 Bamako, ML
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ABJ and stay in a Bamako hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- October 15th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bamako is usually late January.
Average Bamako Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bamako for a week is $1,265-$2,287($181-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $1,379 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bamako for a week is $3,046-$4,706($435-$672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $2,758 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bamako for a week is $4,484-$8,284($641-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $5,516 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $52 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bamako
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bamako? The cheapest trip to Bamako is about $148 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $34.
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 Bamako for a week is $1,037-$1,842($148-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $1,379 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $41 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 Bamako for a week is $1,954-$3,438($279-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $2,758 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $41 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 Bamako for a week is $3,848-$6,876($550-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $5,516 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bamako cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bamako Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bamako.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bamako for a week is $3,167-$7,504($452-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,085 to $2,855 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bamako for a week is $5,728-$11,360($818-$1,623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,170 to $5,710 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $187 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bamako for a week is $11,456-$20,896($1,637-$2,985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,340 to $11,420 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $374 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bamako Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bamako is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Bamako due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bamako 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 Bamako 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 Bamako.
Flight Costs to Bamako
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,661 average in mid December to a low of $1,174 in late January. Median flight price is $1,133. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bamako our data includes 92 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bamako from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,537 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Conakry (CKY) in Conakry (Guinea) at an average of just $435.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bamako, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $487, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Bamako can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $465 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.