The average price of a 7-day trip to Laikipia is $2,534 for a solo traveler, $4,551 for a couple, and $8,532 for a family of 4. Laikipia hotels range from $32 to $148 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $320 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eldoret Airport (EDL) are between $131 and $1,530 per person for economy flights and $411 to $4,801 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $48 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 Laikipia, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDL and stay in a Laikipia hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
- March 26th to July 22nd
- September 24th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Laikipia is usually early May.
Average Laikipia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Laikipia for a week is $569-$4,690($81-$670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $120 to $1,270 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $420 to $514 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Laikipia for a week is $914-$6,816($131-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $240 to $2,540 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $54 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $420 to $514 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Laikipia for a week is $1,784-$11,356($255-$1,622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $5,080 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $822 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Laikipia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Laikipia? The cheapest trip to Laikipia is about $54 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 $320 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 $29.
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 Laikipia for a week is $378-$3,605($54-$515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $120 to $1,270 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $360 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Laikipia for a week is $582-$5,050($83-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $240 to $2,540 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $320 to $360 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Laikipia for a week is $1,164-$9,020($166-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $5,080 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $540 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Laikipia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Laikipia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Laikipia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Laikipia for a week is $1,185-$16,288($169-$2,327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $299 to $2,946 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Laikipia for a week is $1,932-$19,976($276-$2,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $5,892 for first class
Lodging: $73 to $148 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Laikipia for a week is $3,864-$32,392($552-$4,627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $11,784 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $296 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Laikipia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Laikipia is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Laikipia 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.
Laikipia 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 Laikipia 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 Laikipia.
Flight Costs to Laikipia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,530 average in mid December to a low of $131 in early May. Median flight price is $109. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Laikipia our data includes 5 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Laikipia from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) for an average $1,535 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 $108.
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 Laikipia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,399, so you can easily save about 1067% 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 Laikipia can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $368 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.