The average price of a 7-day trip to Mbala is $6,067 for a solo traveler, $10,896 for a couple, and $20,428 for a family of 4. Mbala hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) are between $5,212 and $6,012 per person for economy flights and $16,355 to $18,866 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $86 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 Mbala, ZM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MWZ and stay in a Mbala hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to May 20th
- September 10th to September 23rd
- October 8th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mbala is usually late January.
Average Mbala Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mbala for a week is $5,524-$6,841($789-$977 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $5,411 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mbala for a week is $11,290-$14,056($1,613-$2,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $10,822 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $138 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mbala for a week is $21,316-$25,294($3,045-$3,613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $21,644 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $170 to $207 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mbala
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mbala? The cheapest trip to Mbala is about $756 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 $220 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 $44.
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 Mbala for a week is $5,293-$7,124($756-$1,018 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $5,411 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mbala for a week is $10,322-$12,808($1,475-$1,830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,792 to $10,822 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mbala for a week is $20,644-$24,896($2,949-$3,557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,584 to $21,644 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mbala cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mbala Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mbala.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mbala for a week is $14,979-$17,851($2,140-$2,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $13,758 to $10,984 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mbala for a week is $29,262-$30,158($4,180-$4,308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $27,516 to $21,968 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mbala for a week is $58,524-$58,096($8,361-$8,299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $55,032 to $43,936 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mbala Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mbala is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mbala 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.
Mbala 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 Mbala 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 Mbala.
Flight Costs to Mbala
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $6,012 average in late June to a low of $5,212 in late January. Median flight price is $5,800. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mbala our data includes 13 originating airports, and 20 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mbala from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) for an average $5,905 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) at an average of just $4,579.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mbala, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $800, so you can easily save about 15% 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 Mbala can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $582 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.