The average price of a 7-day trip to Johannesburg is $1,886 for a solo traveler, $3,387 for a couple, and $6,350 for a family of 4. Johannesburg hotels range from $73 to $335 per night with an average of $130, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $830 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) are between $669 and $956 per person for economy flights and $2,099 to $3,000 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $133 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 Johannesburg, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to APN and stay in a Johannesburg hotel:
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 20th to March 4th (except the weeks of August 27th, October 8th, November 19th and December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Johannesburg is usually early November.
Average Johannesburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Johannesburg for a week is $1,313-$2,788($188-$398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $433 to $765 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Johannesburg for a week is $2,540-$4,866($363-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $866 to $1,530 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Johannesburg for a week is $4,136-$8,530($591-$1,219 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,732 to $3,060 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $291 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Johannesburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Johannesburg? The cheapest trip to Johannesburg is about $140 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 $149 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 $59.
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 Johannesburg for a week is $983-$2,291($140-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $433 to $765 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $149 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Johannesburg for a week is $1,612-$3,448($230-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $866 to $1,530 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $149 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Johannesburg for a week is $3,224-$6,332($461-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,732 to $3,060 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $284 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Johannesburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Johannesburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Johannesburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Johannesburg for a week is $2,896-$13,147($414-$1,878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,256 to $2,012 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $830 to $1,577 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Johannesburg for a week is $4,796-$16,832($685-$2,405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,512 to $4,024 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $335 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $830 to $1,577 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Johannesburg for a week is $9,592-$27,988($1,370-$3,998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,024 to $8,048 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $670 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,162 to $2,208 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Johannesburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Johannesburg is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Johannesburg 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.
Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.
Flight Costs to Johannesburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $956 average in late July to a low of $669 in early November. Median flight price is $488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Johannesburg our data includes 64 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Johannesburg from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,176 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $196.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Johannesburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $287, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Johannesburg can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $835 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.