The average price of a 7-day trip to Herat is $959 for a solo traveler, $1,722 for a couple, and $3,229 for a family of 4. Herat hotels range from $31 to $142 per night with an average of $55, while most vacation rentals will cost $70 to $120 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD) are between $565 and $683 per person for economy flights and $1,773 to $2,143 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $48 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 Herat, AF
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHD and stay in a Herat hotel:
- May 7th to June 10th
- October 8th to March 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Herat is usually mid May.
Average Herat Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Herat for a week is $721-$1,249($103-$178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $601 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Herat for a week is $1,630-$2,350($233-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,202 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $52 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Herat for a week is $2,614-$4,372($373-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,404 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $104 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $27 to $31 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Herat
How cheap can you make a vacation to Herat? The cheapest trip to Herat is about $96 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 $120 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 $28.
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 Herat for a week is $669-$1,669($96-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $601 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Herat for a week is $1,170-$2,438($167-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,202 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $31 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Herat for a week is $2,340-$4,336($334-$619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,404 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Herat cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Herat Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Herat.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Herat for a week is $1,890-$3,977($270-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $1,791 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $142 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $264 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Herat for a week is $3,354-$6,370($479-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $3,582 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $142 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $120 to $264 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Herat for a week is $6,708-$12,104($958-$1,729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,120 to $7,164 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $284 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $422 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Herat Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Herat is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Herat 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.
Herat 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 Herat 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Herat.
Flight Costs to Herat
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $683 average in early to mid August to a low of $565 in mid May. Median flight price is $509. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Herat our data includes 39 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Herat from an airport like Dushanbe (DYU) in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) for an average $1,402 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuwait International (KWI) in Kuwait (Kuwait) at an average of just $269.
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 Herat, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $118, so you can easily save about 21% 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 Herat can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $355 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.