The average price of a 7-day trip to Fako is $1,618 for a solo traveler, $2,906 for a couple, and $5,448 for a family of 4. Fako hotels range from $23 to $106 per night with an average of $29, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Douala Airport (DLA) are between $1,231 and $1,734 per person for economy flights and $3,863 to $5,441 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $15 to $41 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 Fako, CM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLA and stay in a Fako hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fako is usually mid to late September.
Average Fako Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fako for a week is $1,135-$2,196($162-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,561 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $29 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fako for a week is $2,846-$4,390($407-$627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $3,122 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $29 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fako for a week is $4,192-$7,914($599-$1,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $6,244 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $58 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $72 to $87 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fako
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fako? The cheapest trip to Fako is about $148 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $20.
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 Fako for a week is $1,039-$1,927($148-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,561 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fako for a week is $1,958-$3,614($280-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $3,122 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $23 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fako for a week is $3,856-$7,084($551-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $6,244 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Fako cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fako Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fako.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fako for a week is $2,482-$8,182($355-$1,169 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,960 to $3,824 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fako for a week is $4,652-$12,524($665-$1,789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,920 to $7,648 for first class
Lodging: $52 to $106 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fako for a week is $9,304-$23,512($1,329-$3,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,840 to $15,296 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $212 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,024 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fako Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fako is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Fako due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Fako 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 Fako 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 Fako.
Flight Costs to Fako
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,734 average in late July to a low of $1,231 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,343. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fako our data includes 101 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fako from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,030 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 $481.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Fako, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Fako can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $263 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.