The average price of a 7-day trip to Kilifi is $2,458 for a solo traveler, $4,415 for a couple, and $8,276 for a family of 4. Kilifi hotels range from $26 to $259 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $600 per night for the entire home. 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 $43 to $102 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 Kilifi, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a Kilifi 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 Kilifi is usually late January.
Average Kilifi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kilifi for a week is $1,156-$3,955($165-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,681 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $212 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kilifi for a week is $3,278-$6,944($468-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,362 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $212 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kilifi for a week is $4,264-$11,764($609-$1,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,724 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $339 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kilifi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kilifi? The cheapest trip to Kilifi is about $137 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 $180 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 $22.
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 Kilifi for a week is $961-$3,182($137-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,681 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kilifi for a week is $1,790-$5,164($256-$738 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,362 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kilifi for a week is $3,580-$9,848($511-$1,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,724 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kilifi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kilifi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kilifi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kilifi for a week is $3,291-$12,379($470-$1,768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $204 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $4,471 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $259 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kilifi for a week is $5,322-$18,278($760-$2,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $408 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $8,942 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $259 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kilifi for a week is $10,644-$33,316($1,521-$4,759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $816 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,968 to $17,884 for first class
Lodging: $420 to $518 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kilifi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kilifi is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kilifi 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.
Kilifi 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 Kilifi 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 Kilifi.
Flight Costs to Kilifi
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 Kilifi our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kilifi 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 Kilifi, 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 Kilifi can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $645 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.