The average price of a 7-day trip to Bukavu is $5,294 for a solo traveler, $9,508 for a couple, and $17,825 for a family of 4. Bukavu hotels range from $27 to $123 per night with an average of $48, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) are between $5,212 and $6,012 per person for economy flights and $16,355 to $18,866 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $18 to $50 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 Bukavu, CD
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MWZ and stay in a Bukavu hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to May 20th
- September 10th to September 23rd
- October 8th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bukavu is usually late January.
Average Bukavu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bukavu for a week is $5,226-$5,490($747-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $4,870 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bukavu for a week is $10,880-$12,994($1,554-$1,856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $9,740 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bukavu for a week is $20,412-$21,420($2,916-$3,060 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $19,480 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $54 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bukavu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bukavu? The cheapest trip to Bukavu is about $728 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 18% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $22.
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 Bukavu for a week is $5,098-$5,730($728-$819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $4,870 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bukavu for a week is $10,064-$10,740($1,438-$1,534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $9,740 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $27 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bukavu for a week is $20,128-$21,120($2,875-$3,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $19,480 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Bukavu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bukavu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bukavu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bukavu for a week is $12,054-$17,498($1,722-$2,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,408 to $13,198 for first class
Lodging: $61 to $123 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bukavu for a week is $23,742-$31,396($3,392-$4,485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $22,816 to $26,396 for first class
Lodging: $61 to $123 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bukavu for a week is $47,484-$60,992($6,783-$8,713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $45,632 to $52,792 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $246 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bukavu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bukavu is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bukavu 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.
Bukavu 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 Bukavu 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 Bukavu.
Flight Costs to Bukavu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $6,012 average in late June to a low of $5,212 in late January. Median flight price is $5,800. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bukavu our data includes 13 originating airports, and 20 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bukavu from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) for an average $5,905 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) at an average of just $4,579.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bukavu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $800, so you can easily save about 15% 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 Bukavu can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $307 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.