The average price of a 7-day trip to Mafia Island is $1,730 for a solo traveler, $3,107 for a couple, and $5,825 for a family of 4. Mafia Island hotels range from $38 to $174 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 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 $23 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 Mafia Island, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Mafia Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mafia Island is usually mid January.
Average Mafia Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mafia Island for a week is $1,238-$2,452($177-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mafia Island for a week is $3,284-$5,310($469-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mafia Island for a week is $4,220-$9,040($603-$1,291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,312 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $70 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mafia Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mafia Island? The cheapest trip to Mafia Island is about $144 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% 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 $32.
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 Mafia Island for a week is $1,007-$2,021($144-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mafia Island for a week is $1,894-$3,802($271-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mafia Island for a week is $3,740-$7,580($534-$1,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,312 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Mafia Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mafia 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 Mafia Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mafia Island for a week is $2,528-$8,054($361-$1,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $147 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,704 to $3,377 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $174 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mafia Island for a week is $4,540-$12,460($649-$1,780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $294 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,408 to $6,754 for first class
Lodging: $86 to $174 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mafia Island for a week is $9,080-$23,462($1,297-$3,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $588 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,816 to $13,508 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $348 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $973 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mafia Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mafia Island is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Mafia Island due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mafia 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 Mafia 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Mafia Island.
Flight Costs to Mafia 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 Mafia Island our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mafia 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 Mafia 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 Mafia Island can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $434 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.