The average price of a 7-day trip to Lubumbashi is $2,300 for a solo traveler, $4,131 for a couple, and $7,744 for a family of 4. Lubumbashi hotels range from $54 to $150 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 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 $42 to $70 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 Lubumbashi, CD
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Lubumbashi hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lubumbashi is usually mid January.
Average Lubumbashi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $1,459-$3,390($208-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $3,442-$6,908($492-$987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $5,116-$12,120($731-$1,731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,768 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lubumbashi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lubumbashi? The cheapest trip to Lubumbashi is about $173 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 $140 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 $44.
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 Lubumbashi for a week is $1,209-$3,499($173-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $2,154-$5,978($308-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $4,308-$11,548($615-$1,650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,768 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lubumbashi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lubumbashi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lubumbashi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $3,720-$13,613($531-$1,945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,326 to $5,984 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $6,690-$20,626($956-$2,947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,652 to $11,968 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lubumbashi for a week is $13,380-$37,952($1,911-$5,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,304 to $23,936 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,650 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lubumbashi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lubumbashi is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lubumbashi 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.
Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lubumbashi.
Flight Costs to Lubumbashi
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 Lubumbashi our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi, 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 Lubumbashi can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $612 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.