The average price of a 7-day trip to Fish River Canyon is $2,491 for a solo traveler, $4,474 for a couple, and $8,387 for a family of 4. Fish River Canyon hotels range from $70 to $318 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are between $1,311 and $2,519 per person for economy flights and $4,114 to $7,905 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $92 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 Fish River Canyon, NA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CPT and stay in a Fish River Canyon hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fish River Canyon is usually late November to early December.
Average Fish River Canyon Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $1,660-$3,727($237-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,141 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $129 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $3,990-$7,268($570-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,282 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $129 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $5,584-$12,544($798-$1,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,564 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $194 to $220 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fish River Canyon
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fish River Canyon? The cheapest trip to Fish River Canyon is about $179 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 $320 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 $60.
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 Fish River Canyon for a week is $1,254-$4,612($179-$659 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,141 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $350 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $2,148-$7,124($307-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,282 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $350 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $4,296-$13,198($614-$1,885 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,564 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $525 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fish River Canyon cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fish River Canyon Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fish River Canyon.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $3,518-$11,455($503-$1,636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,730 to $4,560 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $6,088-$17,366($870-$2,481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,460 to $9,120 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fish River Canyon for a week is $12,176-$31,408($1,739-$4,487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,920 to $18,240 for first class
Lodging: $316 to $636 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fish River Canyon Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fish River Canyon is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fish River Canyon 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.
Fish River Canyon 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 Fish River Canyon 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 Fish River Canyon.
Flight Costs to Fish River Canyon
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,519 average in late December to a low of $1,311 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fish River Canyon our data includes 194 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fish River Canyon from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,354 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 $112.
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 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 Fish River Canyon, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,207, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Fish River Canyon can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $793 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.