The average price of a 7-day trip to Bugala Island is $1,553 for a solo traveler, $2,789 for a couple, and $5,229 for a family of 4. Bugala Island hotels range from $26 to $118 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are between $1,372 and $1,981 per person for economy flights and $4,305 to $6,216 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $32 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 Bugala Island, UG

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EBB and stay in a Bugala Island hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 2nd to May 6th
  • August 27th to December 2nd (except the week of October 22nd)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bugala Island is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Bugala Island Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Bugala Island for a week is $1,156-$2,106($165-$301 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,624 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Bugala Island for a week is $3,244-$4,668($463-$667 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,248 for economy

Lodging: $33 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Bugala Island for a week is $4,126-$7,908($589-$1,130 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,240 to $6,496 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $86 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $45 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Bugala Island

How cheap can you make a vacation to Bugala Island? The cheapest trip to Bugala Island is about $143 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 28% 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 $21.

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 Bugala Island for a week is $1,000-$2,004($143-$286 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $810 to $1,624 for economy

Lodging: $21 to $26 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 Bugala Island for a week is $1,880-$3,768($269-$538 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,620 to $3,248 for economy

Lodging: $21 to $26 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 Bugala Island for a week is $3,700-$7,440($529-$1,063 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,240 to $6,496 for economy

Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very easy to travel to Bugala Island cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Bugala Island Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Bugala Island for a week is $2,440-$12,776($349-$1,825 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,798 to $4,141 for first class

Lodging: $58 to $118 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 Bugala Island for a week is $4,532-$17,344($647-$2,478 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,596 to $8,282 for first class

Lodging: $58 to $118 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 Bugala Island for a week is $9,064-$31,406($1,295-$4,487 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $7,192 to $16,564 for first class

Lodging: $116 to $236 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,080 to $2,189 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Bugala Island Hotel Prices

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

Bugala Island 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 Bugala Island 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 Bugala Island.

 

Flight Costs to Bugala Island

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,981 average in mid December to a low of $1,372 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,387. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bugala Island our data includes 142 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bugala Island from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $13,514 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bole International (ADD) in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) at an average of just $248.

 

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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bugala Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $609, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Bugala Island can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $294 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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