The average price of a 7-day trip to Ficksburg is $1,298 for a solo traveler, $2,331 for a couple, and $4,370 for a family of 4. Ficksburg hotels range from $33 to $148 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $52 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 Ficksburg, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Ficksburg hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ficksburg is usually late January and early February.
Average Ficksburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ficksburg for a week is $887-$1,852($127-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ficksburg for a week is $2,408-$3,968($344-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $37 to $45 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ficksburg for a week is $2,996-$6,868($428-$981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $4,872 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $90 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ficksburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ficksburg? The cheapest trip to Ficksburg is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $27.
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 Ficksburg for a week is $743-$2,173($106-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,218 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ficksburg for a week is $1,324-$3,566($189-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,436 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ficksburg for a week is $2,648-$6,664($378-$952 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $4,872 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Ficksburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ficksburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ficksburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ficksburg for a week is $1,907-$8,778($272-$1,254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,113 to $2,436 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ficksburg for a week is $3,370-$12,012($481-$1,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,226 to $4,872 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ficksburg for a week is $6,740-$21,252($963-$3,036 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,452 to $9,744 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $296 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ficksburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ficksburg is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ficksburg 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.
Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg.
Flight Costs to Ficksburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ficksburg our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ficksburg from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Ficksburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Ficksburg can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $370 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.