The average price of a 7-day trip to Machadodorp is $1,552 for a solo traveler, $2,787 for a couple, and $5,226 for a family of 4. Machadodorp hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $65, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $75 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 Machadodorp, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Machadodorp hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Machadodorp is usually late January and early February.
Average Machadodorp Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Machadodorp for a week is $1,123-$2,252($160-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Machadodorp for a week is $2,742-$4,470($392-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Machadodorp for a week is $3,640-$7,988($520-$1,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $113 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Machadodorp
How cheap can you make a vacation to Machadodorp? The cheapest trip to Machadodorp is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $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 Machadodorp for a week is $851-$2,189($122-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Machadodorp for a week is $1,474-$3,718($211-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,554 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Machadodorp for a week is $2,948-$7,040($421-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,108 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Machadodorp cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Machadodorp Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Machadodorp.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Machadodorp for a week is $2,610-$9,933($373-$1,419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,436 to $3,078 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Machadodorp for a week is $4,578-$14,166($654-$2,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,872 to $6,156 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Machadodorp for a week is $9,156-$26,052($1,308-$3,722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,744 to $12,312 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Machadodorp Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Machadodorp is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Machadodorp 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.
Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp.
Flight Costs to Machadodorp
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Machadodorp our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Machadodorp from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Machadodorp, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Machadodorp can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $536 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.