The average price of a 7-day trip to Jos is $1,737 for a solo traveler, $3,120 for a couple, and $5,848 for a family of 4. Jos hotels range from $26 to $120 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) are between $1,216 and $2,204 per person for economy flights and $3,816 to $6,916 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $45 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 Jos, NG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ABV and stay in a Jos hotel:
- January 8th to May 6th (except the weeks of March 19th and April 2nd)
- August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Jos is usually late September.
Average Jos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Jos for a week is $1,172-$2,398($167-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $861 to $1,807 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Jos for a week is $2,862-$5,314($409-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,722 to $3,614 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Jos for a week is $4,190-$9,040($599-$1,291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,444 to $7,228 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Jos
How cheap can you make a vacation to Jos? The cheapest trip to Jos is about $154 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $24.
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 Jos for a week is $1,075-$2,547($154-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $861 to $1,807 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Jos for a week is $2,006-$4,494($287-$642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,722 to $3,614 for economy
Lodging: $24 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Jos for a week is $4,012-$8,628($573-$1,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,444 to $7,228 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Jos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Jos Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Jos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Jos for a week is $2,965-$9,183($424-$1,312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,394 to $5,385 for first class
Lodging: $59 to $120 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Jos for a week is $5,576-$15,198($797-$2,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,788 to $10,770 for first class
Lodging: $59 to $120 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $528 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Jos for a week is $11,152-$29,130($1,593-$4,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,576 to $21,540 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $240 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $845 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Jos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Jos is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Jos 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.
Jos 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 Jos 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Jos.
Flight Costs to Jos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,204 average in mid December to a low of $1,216 in late September. Median flight price is $1,200. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Jos our data includes 118 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Jos from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,418 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kigali International (KGL) in Kigali (Rwanda) at an average of just $505.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Jos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $988, so you can easily save about 81% 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 Jos can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $299 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.