The average price of a 7-day trip to Lions River is $1,751 for a solo traveler, $3,145 for a couple, and $5,896 for a family of 4. Lions River hotels range from $42 to $191 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are between $1,115 and $2,087 per person for economy flights and $3,499 to $6,549 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $72 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 Lions River, ZA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUR and stay in a Lions River hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • August 27th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lions River is usually late January.

 

Average Lions River Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lions River for a week is $1,092-$2,677($156-$382 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,711 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lions River for a week is $2,912-$5,644($416-$806 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $3,422 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lions River for a week is $3,666-$9,556($524-$1,365 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $6,844 for economy

Lodging: $106 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $95 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lions River

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lions River? The cheapest trip to Lions River is about $118 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 $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 $38.

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 Lions River for a week is $824-$2,295($118-$328 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,711 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lions River for a week is $1,528-$4,230($218-$604 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $3,422 for economy

Lodging: $38 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lions River for a week is $2,996-$8,280($428-$1,183 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $6,844 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Lions River cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lions River Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lions River.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lions River for a week is $2,499-$12,740($357-$1,820 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,622 to $5,082 for first class

Lodging: $82 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lions River for a week is $4,506-$18,928($644-$2,704 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,244 to $10,164 for first class

Lodging: $82 to $191 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lions River for a week is $9,012-$33,926($1,287-$4,847 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,488 to $20,328 for first class

Lodging: $164 to $382 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $728 to $1,529 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lions River Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Lions River is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lions River 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.

Lions River 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Lions River 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lions River.

 

Flight Costs to Lions River

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,087 average in late December to a low of $1,115 in late January. Median flight price is $1,485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lions River our data includes 77 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lions River from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,922 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $69.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lions River, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $972, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Lions River can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $475 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.

 

 

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