The average price of a 7-day trip to Chigumula is $1,962 for a solo traveler, $3,524 for a couple, and $6,606 for a family of 4. Chigumula hotels range from $39 to $177 per night with an average of $63, 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 $34 to $71 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 Chigumula, MW

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HRE and stay in a Chigumula 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 Chigumula is usually early March.

 

Average Chigumula Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Chigumula for a week is $1,249-$2,933($178-$419 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $765 to $2,058 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Chigumula for a week is $3,282-$5,996($469-$857 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,530 to $4,116 for economy

Lodging: $49 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $41 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Chigumula for a week is $4,354-$10,976($622-$1,568 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,060 to $8,232 for economy

Lodging: $98 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $57 to $71 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Chigumula

How cheap can you make a vacation to Chigumula? The cheapest trip to Chigumula is about $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 11% 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 $31.

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 Chigumula for a week is $990-$2,501($141-$357 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $765 to $2,058 for economy

Lodging: $31 to $39 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 Chigumula for a week is $1,860-$4,762($266-$680 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,530 to $4,116 for economy

Lodging: $31 to $39 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 Chigumula for a week is $3,648-$9,512($521-$1,359 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,060 to $8,232 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Chigumula cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Chigumula Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Chigumula for a week is $3,340-$10,350($477-$1,479 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,287 to $5,227 for first class

Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Chigumula for a week is $6,152-$16,620($879-$2,374 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,574 to $10,454 for first class

Lodging: $88 to $177 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chigumula for a week is $12,304-$30,792($1,758-$4,399 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $9,148 to $20,908 for first class

Lodging: $176 to $354 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $544 to $952 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Chigumula Hotel Prices

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

Chigumula 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 Chigumula 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 Chigumula.

 

Flight Costs to Chigumula

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 Chigumula our data includes 58 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chigumula 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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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 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 Chigumula, 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 Chigumula can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $441 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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