The average price of a 7-day trip to Kigoma is $3,011 for a solo traveler, $5,408 for a couple, and $10,138 for a family of 4. Kigoma hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $130, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) are between $2,404 and $3,395 per person for economy flights and $7,544 to $10,654 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $89 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 Kigoma, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BJM and stay in a Kigoma hotel:
- February 5th to February 25th
- March 19th to June 24th
- September 3rd to September 23rd
- October 15th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kigoma is usually early to mid April.
Average Kigoma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kigoma for a week is $1,911-$4,221($273-$603 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,329 to $2,818 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kigoma for a week is $5,768-$8,816($824-$1,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,658 to $5,636 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $34 to $42 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kigoma for a week is $7,134-$15,324($1,019-$2,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,316 to $11,272 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $63 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kigoma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kigoma? The cheapest trip to Kigoma is about $257 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 43% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $53.
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 Kigoma for a week is $1,801-$3,853($257-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,329 to $2,818 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kigoma for a week is $3,284-$6,986($469-$998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,658 to $5,636 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kigoma for a week is $6,568-$13,612($938-$1,945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,316 to $11,272 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kigoma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kigoma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kigoma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kigoma for a week is $5,233-$11,633($748-$1,662 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $119 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,602 to $5,890 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kigoma for a week is $9,668-$18,706($1,381-$2,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $238 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,204 to $11,780 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kigoma for a week is $19,336-$35,588($2,762-$5,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $476 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $14,408 to $23,560 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kigoma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kigoma is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kigoma 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.
Kigoma 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 Kigoma 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 Kigoma.
Flight Costs to Kigoma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,395 average in mid August to a low of $2,404 in early to mid April. Median flight price is $1,669. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kigoma our data includes 29 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kigoma from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,260 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kigali International (KGL) in Kigali (Rwanda) at an average of just $253.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kigoma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $991, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Kigoma can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $671 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.