The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Portal is $2,282 for a solo traveler, $4,098 for a couple, and $7,683 for a family of 4. Fort Portal hotels range from $74 to $356 per night with an average of $131, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $800 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) are between $1,372 and $1,981 per person for economy flights and $4,305 to $6,216 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $122 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 Fort Portal, UG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EBB and stay in a Fort Portal hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to May 6th
- August 27th to December 2nd (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Portal is usually early to mid September.
Average Fort Portal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Portal for a week is $1,465-$3,437($209-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,743 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Portal for a week is $3,784-$6,510($541-$930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,486 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Portal for a week is $5,158-$12,068($737-$1,724 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,972 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $280 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Portal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Portal? The cheapest trip to Fort Portal is about $161 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 33% 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 $63.
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 Fort Portal for a week is $1,126-$2,579($161-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,743 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Portal for a week is $2,132-$4,714($305-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,486 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Portal for a week is $4,216-$9,428($602-$1,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,972 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort Portal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Portal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Portal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Portal for a week is $4,590-$16,515($656-$2,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $232 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $4,811 for first class
Lodging: $337 to $356 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Portal for a week is $7,158-$22,950($1,023-$3,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $464 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $9,622 for first class
Lodging: $337 to $356 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $800 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Portal for a week is $14,316-$41,868($2,045-$5,981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $928 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,192 to $19,244 for first class
Lodging: $674 to $712 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,200 to $2,688 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Portal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Portal is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Fort Portal due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Fort Portal 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 Fort Portal 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 Fort Portal.
Flight Costs to Fort Portal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,981 average in mid December to a low of $1,372 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,387. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Portal our data includes 142 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Portal from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $13,514 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Bole International (ADD) in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) at an average of just $248.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Fort Portal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $609, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Fort Portal can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $839 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.