The average price of a 7-day trip to Likoma Island is $1,616 for a solo traveler, $2,902 for a couple, and $5,441 for a family of 4. Likoma Island hotels range from $26 to $117 per night with an average of $45, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $160 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are between $1,337 and $1,973 per person for economy flights and $4,196 to $6,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $40 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 Likoma Island, MW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Likoma Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Likoma Island is usually mid January.
Average Likoma Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Likoma Island for a week is $1,075-$2,235($154-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,697 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $22 to $26 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Likoma Island for a week is $3,114-$4,764($445-$681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,394 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $22 to $26 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Likoma Island for a week is $3,958-$8,424($565-$1,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,788 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $86 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $31 to $36 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Likoma Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Likoma Island? The cheapest trip to Likoma Island is about $142 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 50% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 Likoma Island for a week is $997-$2,550($142-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,697 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Likoma Island for a week is $1,856-$4,380($265-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,394 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Likoma Island for a week is $3,712-$8,400($530-$1,200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,788 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Likoma Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Likoma Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Likoma Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Likoma Island for a week is $2,990-$6,739($427-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,320 to $4,327 for first class
Lodging: $58 to $117 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $304 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Likoma Island for a week is $5,632-$11,654($805-$1,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,640 to $8,654 for first class
Lodging: $58 to $117 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $160 to $304 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Likoma Island for a week is $11,264-$22,576($1,609-$3,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,280 to $17,308 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $486 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Likoma Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Likoma Island is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Likoma Island 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.
Likoma Island 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 Likoma Island 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 Likoma Island.
Flight Costs to Likoma Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,973 average in early August to a low of $1,337 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,366. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Likoma Island our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Likoma Island from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Arusha (ARK) in Arusha (Tanzania) at an average of just $241.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Likoma Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $636, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Likoma Island can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $291 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.