The average price of a 7-day trip to Livingstone is $2,308 for a solo traveler, $4,145 for a couple, and $7,771 for a family of 4. Livingstone hotels range from $63 to $505 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are between $1,247 and $2,610 per person for economy flights and $3,913 to $8,190 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $99 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 Livingstone, ZM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Livingstone hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Livingstone is usually mid January.
Average Livingstone Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Livingstone for a week is $1,591-$3,508($227-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Livingstone for a week is $3,658-$7,176($523-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Livingstone for a week is $5,428-$12,652($775-$1,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Livingstone
How cheap can you make a vacation to Livingstone? The cheapest trip to Livingstone is about $158 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $54.
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 Livingstone for a week is $1,107-$2,987($158-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Livingstone for a week is $2,094-$5,596($299-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Livingstone for a week is $4,128-$11,192($590-$1,599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Livingstone cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Livingstone Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Livingstone.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Livingstone for a week is $4,031-$12,964($576-$1,852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,835 to $6,174 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $505 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Livingstone for a week is $6,622-$20,384($946-$2,912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,670 to $12,348 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $505 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Livingstone for a week is $13,244-$37,444($1,892-$5,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,340 to $24,696 for first class
Lodging: $480 to $1,010 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Livingstone Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Livingstone is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Livingstone due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Livingstone 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 Livingstone 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 Livingstone.
Flight Costs to Livingstone
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,610 average in early August to a low of $1,247 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,303. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Livingstone our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Livingstone from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,068 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 $363.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Livingstone, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,363, so you can easily save about 109% 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 Livingstone can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $773 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.