The average price of a 7-day trip to Bloemfontein is $1,286 for a solo traveler, $2,310 for a couple, and $4,330 for a family of 4. Bloemfontein hotels range from $32 to $70 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $280 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 $28 to $41 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 Bloemfontein, ZA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein is usually late January and early February.

 

Average Bloemfontein Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $915-$1,870($131-$267 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $2,464-$3,850($352-$550 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $51 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $3,132-$6,868($447-$981 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $102 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $60 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Bloemfontein

How cheap can you make a vacation to Bloemfontein? The cheapest trip to Bloemfontein is about $100 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $27.

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 Bloemfontein for a week is $701-$1,745($100-$249 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy

Lodging: $27 to $32 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 Bloemfontein for a week is $1,282-$3,190($183-$456 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy

Lodging: $27 to $32 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 Bloemfontein for a week is $2,516-$6,260($359-$894 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy

Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Bloemfontein cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Bloemfontein Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bloemfontein.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $2,136-$7,272($305-$1,039 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,327 to $3,282 for first class

Lodging: $66 to $70 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $3,876-$11,184($554-$1,598 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,654 to $6,564 for first class

Lodging: $66 to $70 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $280 to $560 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bloemfontein for a week is $7,752-$20,688($1,107-$2,955 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,308 to $13,128 for first class

Lodging: $132 to $140 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Bloemfontein Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Bloemfontein is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bloemfontein due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Bloemfontein 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Bloemfontein 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bloemfontein.

 

Flight Costs to Bloemfontein

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 Bloemfontein our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bloemfontein 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Bloemfontein, 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 Bloemfontein can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $362 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.

 

 

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