The average price of a 7-day trip to KAU is $1,724 for a solo traveler, $3,096 for a couple, and $5,805 for a family of 4. KAU hotels range from $40 to $180 per night with an average of $70. Average worldwide flight costs to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) are between $1,248 and $1,978 per person for economy flights and $3,916 to $6,207 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $58 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 KAU, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a KAU hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 19th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in KAU is usually late January.
Average KAU Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit KAU for a week is $1,171-$2,464($167-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,662 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit KAU for a week is $2,042-$4,532($292-$647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,324 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit KAU for a week is $4,084-$9,064($583-$1,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,648 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to KAU
How cheap can you make a vacation to KAU? The cheapest trip to KAU is about $141 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 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 KAU for a week is $984-$2,112($141-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,662 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit KAU for a week is $1,764-$3,984($252-$569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,324 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit KAU for a week is $3,528-$7,968($504-$1,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,648 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to KAU cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury KAU Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in KAU.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit KAU for a week is $2,416-$6,570($345-$939 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $4,720 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit KAU for a week is $4,298-$12,060($614-$1,723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,064 to $9,440 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $180 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit KAU for a week is $8,596-$24,120($1,228-$3,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,128 to $18,880 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $360 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
KAU Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in KAU is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in KAU due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
KAU 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 KAU 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in KAU.
Flight Costs to KAU
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,978 average in early August to a low of $1,248 in late January. Median flight price is $1,375. These prices are based on millions of flights. For KAU our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to KAU from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $3,697 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $102.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In KAU, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $730, so you can easily save about 58% 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 KAU can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $449 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.