The average price of a 7-day trip to Matopos is $3,596 for a solo traveler, $6,458 for a couple, and $12,108 for a family of 4. Matopos hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 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 $39 to $95 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 Matopos, ZW

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Matopos hotel:

  • January 8th to June 3rd
  • November 5th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Matopos is usually mid January.

 

Average Matopos Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Matopos for a week is $1,546-$5,908($221-$844 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $805 to $2,219 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $412 to $504 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Matopos for a week is $3,508-$9,574($501-$1,368 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,610 to $4,438 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $412 to $504 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Matopos for a week is $5,248-$16,372($750-$2,339 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,220 to $8,876 for economy

Lodging: $156 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $577 to $806 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Matopos

How cheap can you make a vacation to Matopos? The cheapest trip to Matopos is about $183 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 $53.

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 Matopos for a week is $1,284-$3,501($183-$500 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $805 to $2,219 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Matopos for a week is $2,250-$6,042($321-$863 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,610 to $4,438 for economy

Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Matopos for a week is $4,500-$11,700($643-$1,671 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,220 to $8,876 for economy

Lodging: $106 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $192 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Matopos cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Matopos Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Matopos.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Matopos for a week is $3,537-$20,302($505-$2,900 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $181 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,101 to $6,435 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Matopos for a week is $6,240-$28,004($891-$4,001 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $362 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,202 to $12,870 for first class

Lodging: $139 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Matopos for a week is $12,480-$49,708($1,783-$7,101 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $724 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $8,404 to $25,740 for first class

Lodging: $278 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,500 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Matopos Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Matopos is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Matopos 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.

Matopos 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Matopos 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Matopos.

 

Flight Costs to Matopos

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 Matopos our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Matopos 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Matopos, 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 Matopos can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $696 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.

 

 

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