The average price of a 7-day trip to Calabar is $2,115 for a solo traveler, $3,799 for a couple, and $7,121 for a family of 4. Calabar hotels range from $26 to $138 per night with an average of $42, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Malabo Airport (SSG) are between $1,593 and $2,287 per person for economy flights and $4,999 to $7,177 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $20 to $45 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 Calabar, NG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SSG and stay in a Calabar hotel:
- January 22nd to February 4th
- February 19th to July 15th (except the week of March 12th)
- October 22nd to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Calabar is usually early April.
Average Calabar Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Calabar for a week is $1,523-$2,817($218-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,203 to $1,830 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Calabar for a week is $3,646-$5,876($521-$839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,406 to $3,660 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Calabar for a week is $5,732-$9,588($819-$1,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,812 to $7,320 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $90 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Calabar
How cheap can you make a vacation to Calabar? The cheapest trip to Calabar is about $202 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 Calabar for a week is $1,412-$3,131($202-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $23 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,203 to $1,830 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Calabar for a week is $2,692-$5,122($385-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $46 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,406 to $3,660 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Calabar for a week is $5,384-$9,788($769-$1,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $92 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,812 to $7,320 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Calabar cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Calabar Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Calabar.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Calabar for a week is $4,024-$10,382($575-$1,483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,284 to $3,752 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Calabar for a week is $7,616-$14,764($1,088-$2,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,568 to $7,504 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $138 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Calabar for a week is $15,232-$26,528($2,176-$3,790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $13,136 to $15,008 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $276 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Calabar Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Calabar is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Calabar 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.
Calabar 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 Calabar 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 Calabar.
Flight Costs to Calabar
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,287 average in mid December to a low of $1,593 in early April. Median flight price is $1,476. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Calabar our data includes 29 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Calabar from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $8,214 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 $813.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Calabar, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $695, 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 Calabar can easily cost $170 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $344 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.