The average price of a 7-day trip to Blantyre is $1,838 for a solo traveler, $3,301 for a couple, and $6,189 for a family of 4. Blantyre hotels range from $36 to $162 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) are between $1,280 and $2,312 per person for economy flights and $4,017 to $7,255 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $64 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 Blantyre, MW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HRE and stay in a Blantyre hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- September 10th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the week of November 5th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Blantyre is usually early March.
Average Blantyre Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Blantyre for a week is $1,195-$2,699($171-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $765 to $1,873 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Blantyre for a week is $3,186-$5,898($455-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,530 to $3,746 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Blantyre for a week is $4,174-$10,040($596-$1,434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,060 to $7,492 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $55 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Blantyre
How cheap can you make a vacation to Blantyre? The cheapest trip to Blantyre is about $139 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 17% 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 $30.
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 Blantyre for a week is $976-$2,422($139-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $765 to $1,873 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 Blantyre for a week is $1,832-$4,484($262-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,530 to $3,746 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 Blantyre for a week is $3,604-$8,824($515-$1,261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,060 to $7,492 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Blantyre cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Blantyre Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Blantyre.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Blantyre for a week is $2,689-$9,232($384-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,859 to $4,551 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $162 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Blantyre for a week is $4,898-$14,588($700-$2,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,718 to $9,102 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $162 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Blantyre for a week is $9,796-$26,848($1,399-$3,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,436 to $18,204 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $324 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $904 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Blantyre Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Blantyre is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Blantyre due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Blantyre 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 Blantyre 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 Blantyre.
Flight Costs to Blantyre
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,312 average in mid December to a low of $1,280 in early March. Median flight price is $1,390. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Blantyre our data includes 58 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Blantyre from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,664 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN) in Lusaka (Zambia) at an average of just $250.
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 Blantyre, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,032, so you can easily save about 81% 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 Blantyre can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $404 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.