The average price of a 7-day trip to Dar es Salaam is $1,707 for a solo traveler, $3,066 for a couple, and $5,747 for a family of 4. Dar es Salaam hotels range from $25 to $199 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are between $1,337 and $1,973 per person for economy flights and $4,196 to $6,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $47 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 Dar es Salaam, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Dar es Salaam hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dar es Salaam is usually mid January.
Average Dar es Salaam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $1,229-$2,406($176-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,717 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $3,338-$4,964($477-$709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,434 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $4,424-$8,904($632-$1,272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,868 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $62 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dar es Salaam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dar es Salaam? The cheapest trip to Dar es Salaam is about $144 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 22% 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 $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 Dar es Salaam for a week is $1,007-$2,273($144-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,717 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $1,894-$4,186($271-$598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,434 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $3,728-$8,228($533-$1,175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,868 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Dar es Salaam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dar es Salaam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dar es Salaam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $3,428-$9,263($490-$1,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,320 to $3,554 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $6,154-$13,510($879-$1,930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,640 to $7,108 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dar es Salaam for a week is $12,308-$24,008($1,758-$3,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,280 to $14,216 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $398 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dar es Salaam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dar es Salaam is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Dar es Salaam due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Dar es Salaam.
Flight Costs to Dar es Salaam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,973 average in early August to a low of $1,337 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,366. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dar es Salaam our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dar es Salaam from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Arusha (ARK) in Arusha (Tanzania) at an average of just $241.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dar es Salaam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $636, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Dar es Salaam can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $419 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.