The average price of a 7-day trip to Lamu is $2,536 for a solo traveler, $4,555 for a couple, and $8,539 for a family of 4. Lamu hotels range from $67 to $307 per night with an average of $119, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $640 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 $53 to $118 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 Lamu, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a Lamu 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 Lamu is usually late January.
Average Lamu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lamu for a week is $1,556-$3,872($222-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,780 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lamu for a week is $3,748-$6,874($535-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,560 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lamu for a week is $5,204-$12,194($743-$1,742 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $7,120 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $242 to $295 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lamu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lamu? The cheapest trip to Lamu is about $171 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $57.
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 Lamu for a week is $1,199-$2,857($171-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,780 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lamu for a week is $2,056-$4,994($294-$713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,560 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lamu for a week is $4,100-$9,556($586-$1,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $7,120 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lamu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lamu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lamu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lamu for a week is $3,316-$12,844($474-$1,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,627 to $3,596 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $307 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lamu for a week is $5,720-$18,008($817-$2,573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,254 to $7,192 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $307 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lamu for a week is $11,440-$32,176($1,634-$4,597 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,508 to $14,384 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $614 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lamu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lamu is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lamu 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.
Lamu 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 Lamu 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 Lamu.
Flight Costs to Lamu
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 Lamu our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lamu 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 Lamu, 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 Lamu can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $765 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.