The average price of a 7-day trip to Gaborone is $1,498 for a solo traveler, $2,690 for a couple, and $5,044 for a family of 4. Gaborone hotels range from $39 to $197 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $360 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 $37 to $77 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 Gaborone, BW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Gaborone 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 Gaborone is usually late January and early February.
Average Gaborone Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gaborone for a week is $1,062-$2,266($152-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gaborone for a week is $2,674-$4,498($382-$643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $51 to $63 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gaborone for a week is $3,450-$8,164($493-$1,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $71 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gaborone
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gaborone? The cheapest trip to Gaborone is about $104 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% 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 $34.
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 Gaborone for a week is $729-$1,748($104-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 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 Gaborone for a week is $1,338-$3,256($191-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $39 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 Gaborone for a week is $2,616-$6,500($374-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Gaborone cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gaborone Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gaborone.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gaborone for a week is $2,211-$9,148($316-$1,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,014 to $3,639 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $197 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gaborone for a week is $3,792-$13,760($542-$1,966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,028 to $7,278 for first class
Lodging: $105 to $197 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gaborone for a week is $7,584-$25,708($1,083-$3,673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,056 to $14,556 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $394 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gaborone Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gaborone is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gaborone 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.
Gaborone 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 Gaborone 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 Gaborone.
Flight Costs to Gaborone
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 Gaborone our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gaborone 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 Gaborone, 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 Gaborone can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $492 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.