The average price of a 7-day trip to Kuwait City is $1,582 for a solo traveler, $2,841 for a couple, and $5,327 for a family of 4. Kuwait City hotels range from $66 to $218 per night with an average of $181, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) are between $413 and $503 per person for economy flights and $1,296 to $1,578 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $120 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 Kuwait City, KW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYZ and stay in a Kuwait City hotel:
- May 7th to July 1st
- July 23rd to October 14th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kuwait City is usually early September.
Average Kuwait City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kuwait City for a week is $1,215-$2,289($174-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $417 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kuwait City for a week is $2,086-$3,718($298-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kuwait City for a week is $3,936-$6,588($562-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $241 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kuwait City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kuwait City? The cheapest trip to Kuwait City is about $125 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 $208 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 Kuwait City for a week is $875-$2,251($125-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $417 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kuwait City for a week is $1,432-$3,074($205-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kuwait City for a week is $2,864-$5,434($409-$776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $312 to $357 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kuwait City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kuwait City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kuwait City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kuwait City for a week is $3,009-$8,518($430-$1,217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,041 to $1,138 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kuwait City for a week is $4,890-$11,336($699-$1,619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,082 to $2,276 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kuwait City for a week is $9,780-$20,392($1,397-$2,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,164 to $4,552 for first class
Lodging: $376 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kuwait City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kuwait City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kuwait City 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.
Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City 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 Kuwait City.
Flight Costs to Kuwait City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $503 average in early to mid March to a low of $413 in early September. Median flight price is $396. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kuwait City our data includes 28 originating airports, and 20 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kuwait City from an airport like Doha International (DOH) in Doha (Qatar) for an average $769 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuwait International (KWI) in Kuwait (Kuwait) at an average of just $295.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Kuwait City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $90, so you can easily save about 22% 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 Kuwait City can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $873 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.