The average price of a 7-day trip to Dire Dawa is $1,556 for a solo traveler, $2,795 for a couple, and $5,239 for a family of 4. Dire Dawa hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bole International Airport (ADD) are between $912 and $1,254 per person for economy flights and $2,862 to $3,935 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $58 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 Dire Dawa, ET
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADD and stay in a Dire Dawa hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dire Dawa is usually early to mid September.
Average Dire Dawa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $1,128-$2,222($161-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $2,628-$4,058($375-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $3,828-$7,046($547-$1,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $152 to $185 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dire Dawa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dire Dawa? The cheapest trip to Dire Dawa is about $127 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 $140 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 $36.
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 Dire Dawa for a week is $890-$2,276($127-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $1,564-$3,592($223-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $3,128-$6,800($447-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Dire Dawa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dire Dawa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dire Dawa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $2,584-$9,759($369-$1,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,510 to $3,223 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $4,556-$13,710($651-$1,959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,020 to $6,446 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dire Dawa for a week is $9,112-$25,098($1,302-$3,585 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,040 to $12,892 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dire Dawa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dire Dawa is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dire Dawa 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.
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Dire Dawa.
Flight Costs to Dire Dawa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,254 average in mid December to a low of $912 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dire Dawa our data includes 211 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dire Dawa from an airport like Provincetown Municipal (PVC) in Provincetown, MA (the United States) for an average $7,841 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 $197.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dire Dawa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $342, so you can easily save about 38% 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 Dire Dawa can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $511 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.