The average price of a 7-day trip to Kisumu is $1,583 for a solo traveler, $2,843 for a couple, and $5,330 for a family of 4. Kisumu hotels range from $24 to $108 per night with an average of $26, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kisumu Airport (KIS) are between $1,207 and $2,292 per person for economy flights and $3,788 to $7,192 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $18 to $30 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 Kisumu, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KIS and stay in a Kisumu hotel:
- January 1st to January 21st
- March 19th to July 22nd
- November 5th to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kisumu is usually early May.
Average Kisumu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kisumu for a week is $965-$2,329($138-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $653 to $1,879 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $39 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 Kisumu for a week is $2,852-$5,244($407-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,306 to $3,758 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $39 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 Kisumu for a week is $3,422-$8,824($489-$1,261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,612 to $7,516 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $78 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $51 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kisumu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kisumu? The cheapest trip to Kisumu is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 28% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $20.
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 Kisumu for a week is $836-$2,305($119-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $18 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $653 to $1,879 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $24 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kisumu for a week is $1,552-$4,310($222-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,306 to $3,758 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $24 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kisumu for a week is $3,044-$8,500($435-$1,214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,612 to $7,516 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $48 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kisumu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kisumu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kisumu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kisumu for a week is $2,038-$9,872($291-$1,410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,476 to $5,186 for first class
Lodging: $54 to $108 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kisumu for a week is $3,752-$15,520($536-$2,217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,952 to $10,372 for first class
Lodging: $54 to $108 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kisumu for a week is $7,504-$28,508($1,072-$4,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,904 to $20,744 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $216 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kisumu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kisumu is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kisumu due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kisumu 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 Kisumu 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 Kisumu.
Flight Costs to Kisumu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,292 average in early August to a low of $1,207 in early May. Median flight price is $1,616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kisumu our data includes 13 originating airports, and 26 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kisumu from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $3,845 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 $99.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kisumu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,086, so you can easily save about 90% 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 Kisumu can easily cost $130 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $270 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.