The average price of a 7-day trip to Mahe Island is $2,816 for a solo traveler, $5,058 for a couple, and $9,481 for a family of 4. Mahe Island hotels range from $111 to $680 per night with an average of $319, while most vacation rentals will cost $290 to $1300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) are between $1,248 and $1,978 per person for economy flights and $3,916 to $6,207 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $112 to $158 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 Mahe Island, SC
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a Mahe Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 19th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mahe Island is usually late January.
Average Mahe Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mahe Island for a week is $2,221-$4,026($317-$575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $127 to $174 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mahe Island for a week is $4,826-$7,506($689-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $127 to $174 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mahe Island for a week is $7,360-$12,840($1,051-$1,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,328 for economy
Lodging: $254 to $348 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $273 to $335 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mahe Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mahe Island? The cheapest trip to Mahe Island is about $229 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 $234 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 $99.
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 Mahe Island for a week is $1,605-$3,898($229-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $111 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mahe Island for a week is $2,616-$6,152($374-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $111 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $234 to $274 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mahe Island for a week is $5,232-$11,482($747-$1,640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $6,328 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $222 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $351 to $411 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mahe Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mahe 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 Mahe Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mahe Island for a week is $4,161-$20,307($594-$2,901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $316 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,499 to $3,275 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $680 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mahe Island for a week is $7,074-$25,794($1,011-$3,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $632 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,998 to $6,550 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $680 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mahe Island for a week is $14,148-$45,660($2,021-$6,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $808 to $1,264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,996 to $13,100 for first class
Lodging: $416 to $1,360 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,820 to $3,952 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mahe Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mahe Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mahe Island 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.
Mahe 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 Mahe 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Mahe Island.
Flight Costs to Mahe Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,978 average in early August to a low of $1,248 in late January. Median flight price is $1,375. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mahe Island our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mahe Island from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $3,697 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) in Nairobi (Kenya) at an average of just $102.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mahe Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $730, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Mahe Island can easily cost $720 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $48 per person. Private tours can cost $1444 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.