The average price of a 7-day trip to Djibouti is $1,887 for a solo traveler, $3,389 for a couple, and $6,354 for a family of 4. Djibouti hotels range from $78 to $320 per night with an average of $178, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $580 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 $65 to $113 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 Djibouti, DJ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ADD and stay in a Djibouti 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 Djibouti is usually early to mid September.
Average Djibouti Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Djibouti for a week is $1,442-$2,618($206-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,053 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Djibouti for a week is $3,166-$4,864($452-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,106 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Djibouti for a week is $4,688-$8,924($670-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,212 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Djibouti
How cheap can you make a vacation to Djibouti? The cheapest trip to Djibouti is about $165 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $65.
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 Djibouti for a week is $1,155-$2,126($165-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $1,053 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Djibouti for a week is $1,920-$3,592($274-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,106 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Djibouti for a week is $3,828-$6,800($547-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,212 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Djibouti cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Djibouti Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Djibouti.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Djibouti for a week is $3,745-$10,898($535-$1,557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $143 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,382 to $2,517 for first class
Lodging: $227 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Djibouti for a week is $6,128-$14,836($875-$2,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $286 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,764 to $5,034 for first class
Lodging: $227 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,160 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Djibouti for a week is $12,256-$26,888($1,751-$3,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $572 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,528 to $10,068 for first class
Lodging: $454 to $640 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,856 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Djibouti Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Djibouti is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Djibouti 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.
Djibouti 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti.
Flight Costs to Djibouti
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 Djibouti our data includes 211 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Djibouti 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 Djibouti, 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 Djibouti can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $885 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.