The average price of a 7-day trip to Gulu is $1,580 for a solo traveler, $2,838 for a couple, and $5,320 for a family of 4. Gulu hotels range from $25 to $114 per night with an average of $41, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 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 $21 to $33 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 Gulu, UG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EBB and stay in a Gulu 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 Gulu is usually early to mid September.
Average Gulu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gulu for a week is $1,089-$2,167($156-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $22 to $26 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gulu for a week is $3,170-$4,736($453-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $22 to $26 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gulu for a week is $4,014-$8,044($573-$1,149 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,496 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $104 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $31 to $42 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gulu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gulu? The cheapest trip to Gulu is about $142 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 49% 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 Gulu for a week is $993-$2,117($142-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,624 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gulu for a week is $1,866-$3,874($267-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,248 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gulu for a week is $3,672-$7,568($525-$1,081 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,240 to $6,496 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Gulu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gulu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gulu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gulu for a week is $2,788-$8,431($398-$1,204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,130 to $3,914 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gulu for a week is $5,240-$12,758($749-$1,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,260 to $7,828 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gulu for a week is $10,480-$23,464($1,497-$3,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,520 to $15,656 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $228 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gulu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gulu is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Gulu due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Gulu 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 Gulu 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 Gulu.
Flight Costs to Gulu
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 Gulu our data includes 142 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gulu 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 Gulu, 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 Gulu can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $283 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.