The average price of a 7-day trip to Malabo is $1,997 for a solo traveler, $3,587 for a couple, and $6,724 for a family of 4. Malabo hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Douala Airport (DLA) are between $1,231 and $1,734 per person for economy flights and $3,863 to $5,441 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $103 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 Malabo, GQ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DLA and stay in a Malabo hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Malabo is usually mid to late September.
Average Malabo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Malabo for a week is $1,475-$2,690($211-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,387 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Malabo for a week is $3,382-$5,492($483-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $2,774 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Malabo for a week is $5,108-$9,596($730-$1,371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $5,548 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Malabo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Malabo? The cheapest trip to Malabo is about $186 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 $120 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 $49.
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 Malabo for a week is $1,304-$2,595($186-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $856 to $1,387 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Malabo for a week is $2,314-$4,290($331-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,712 to $2,774 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Malabo for a week is $4,628-$8,130($661-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,424 to $5,548 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Malabo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Malabo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Malabo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Malabo for a week is $3,420-$7,973($489-$1,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,969 to $2,802 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Malabo for a week is $6,054-$12,070($865-$1,724 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,938 to $5,604 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $264 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Malabo for a week is $12,108-$22,202($1,730-$3,172 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,876 to $11,208 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Malabo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Malabo is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Malabo 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.
Malabo 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 Malabo 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Malabo.
Flight Costs to Malabo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,734 average in late July to a low of $1,231 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,343. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Malabo our data includes 101 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Malabo from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,030 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 $481.
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 Malabo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Malabo can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $657 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.