The average price of a 7-day trip to Diani Beach is $1,938 for a solo traveler, $3,481 for a couple, and $6,525 for a family of 4. Diani Beach hotels range from $21 to $159 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) are between $1,248 and $1,978 per person for economy flights and $3,916 to $6,207 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $81 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 Diani Beach, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a Diani Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 19th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Diani Beach is usually late January.
Average Diani Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Diani Beach for a week is $1,234-$2,960($176-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $82 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 Diani Beach for a week is $3,314-$5,762($473-$823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $82 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 Diani Beach for a week is $4,336-$10,160($619-$1,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $164 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 Diani Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Diani Beach? The cheapest trip to Diani Beach is about $131 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $18.
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 Diani Beach for a week is $916-$2,287($131-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,721 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Diani Beach for a week is $1,724-$4,274($246-$611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,442 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Diani Beach for a week is $3,424-$8,368($489-$1,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,884 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Diani Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Diani Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Diani Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Diani Beach for a week is $3,021-$10,508($432-$1,501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,607 to $3,562 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Diani Beach for a week is $5,118-$15,316($731-$2,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,214 to $7,124 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Diani Beach for a week is $10,236-$28,352($1,462-$4,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,428 to $14,248 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $318 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Diani Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Diani Beach is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Diani Beach 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.
Diani Beach 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 Diani Beach 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 Diani Beach.
Flight Costs to Diani Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,978 average in early August to a low of $1,248 in late January. Median flight price is $1,375. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Diani Beach our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Diani Beach from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $3,697 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $102.
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 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 Diani Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $730, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Diani Beach can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $568 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.