The average price of a 7-day trip to Eastern Cape is $2,864 for a solo traveler, $5,144 for a couple, and $9,643 for a family of 4. Eastern Cape hotels range from $108 to $491 per night with an average of $190, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) are between $1,184 and $2,455 per person for economy flights and $3,715 to $7,704 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $76 to $159 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 Eastern Cape, ZA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PLZ and stay in a Eastern Cape hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
  • August 27th to September 30th
  • October 22nd to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eastern Cape is usually mid January.

 

Average Eastern Cape Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $1,562-$4,237($223-$605 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $159 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $646 to $2,038 for economy

Lodging: $136 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $3,816-$8,222($545-$1,175 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $318 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,292 to $4,076 for economy

Lodging: $136 to $181 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $5,252-$14,776($750-$2,111 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $636 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,584 to $8,152 for economy

Lodging: $272 to $362 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $90 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Eastern Cape

How cheap can you make a vacation to Eastern Cape? The cheapest trip to Eastern Cape is about $213 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 $106 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 $93.

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 Eastern Cape for a week is $1,491-$3,368($213-$481 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $646 to $2,038 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $108 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $2,424-$5,980($346-$854 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,292 to $4,076 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $108 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $4,752-$11,744($679-$1,678 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,584 to $8,152 for economy

Lodging: $186 to $216 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $170 to $202 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Eastern Cape cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Eastern Cape Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $4,559-$11,912($651-$1,702 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $167 to $350 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,932 to $4,422 for first class

Lodging: $243 to $491 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $7,660-$18,784($1,094-$2,683 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $334 to $700 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,864 to $8,844 for first class

Lodging: $243 to $491 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Eastern Cape for a week is $15,320-$35,552($2,189-$5,079 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $668 to $1,400 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $7,728 to $17,688 for first class

Lodging: $486 to $982 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $560 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Eastern Cape Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Eastern Cape is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eastern Cape 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.

Eastern Cape 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 Eastern Cape 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 Eastern Cape.

 

Flight Costs to Eastern Cape

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,455 average in late December to a low of $1,184 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eastern Cape our data includes 30 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eastern Cape from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,744 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $108.

 

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 Eastern Cape, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,272, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Eastern Cape can easily cost $610 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $41 per person. Private tours can cost $1223 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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