The average price of a 7-day trip to Kivu is $5,311 for a solo traveler, $9,539 for a couple, and $17,882 for a family of 4. Kivu hotels range from $27 to $124 per night with an average of $48, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) are between $5,212 and $6,012 per person for economy flights and $16,355 to $18,866 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $47 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 Kivu, CD
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MWZ and stay in a Kivu hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to May 20th
- September 10th to September 23rd
- October 8th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kivu is usually late January.
Average Kivu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kivu for a week is $5,275-$5,535($754-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $4,930 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kivu for a week is $10,978-$12,958($1,568-$1,851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $9,860 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $46 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kivu for a week is $20,632-$21,588($2,947-$3,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $19,720 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $92 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $58 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kivu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kivu? The cheapest trip to Kivu is about $727 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% 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 $23.
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 Kivu for a week is $5,086-$5,377($727-$768 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $4,930 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $27 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 Kivu for a week is $10,052-$10,454($1,436-$1,493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $9,860 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $27 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 Kivu for a week is $20,032-$20,758($2,862-$2,965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $19,720 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Kivu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kivu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kivu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kivu for a week is $12,801-$18,785($1,829-$2,684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $12,044 to $13,903 for first class
Lodging: $62 to $124 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 Kivu for a week is $25,230-$33,346($3,604-$4,764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $24,088 to $27,806 for first class
Lodging: $62 to $124 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 Kivu for a week is $50,460-$65,000($7,209-$9,286 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $48,176 to $55,612 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $248 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,126 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kivu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kivu is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Kivu due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Kivu 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 Kivu 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Kivu.
Flight Costs to Kivu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $6,012 average in late June to a low of $5,212 in late January. Median flight price is $5,800. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kivu our data includes 13 originating airports, and 20 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kivu from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) for an average $5,905 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) at an average of just $4,579.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kivu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $800, so you can easily save about 15% 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 Kivu can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $309 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.