The average price of a 7-day trip to Mbale is $1,067 for a solo traveler, $1,916 for a couple, and $3,593 for a family of 4. Mbale hotels range from $21 to $64 per night with an average of $34, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Eldoret Airport (EDL) are between $131 and $1,530 per person for economy flights and $411 to $4,801 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $18 to $32 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 Mbale, UG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDL and stay in a Mbale hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
- March 26th to July 22nd
- September 24th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mbale is usually early May.
Average Mbale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mbale for a week is $348-$1,856($50-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $120 to $1,362 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $17 to $21 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mbale for a week is $616-$3,778($88-$540 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $240 to $2,724 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $45 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $17 to $21 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mbale for a week is $1,140-$6,884($163-$983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $5,448 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $90 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $26 to $34 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mbale
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mbale? The cheapest trip to Mbale is about $40 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 54% 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 $17.
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 Mbale for a week is $278-$1,774($40-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $120 to $1,362 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mbale for a week is $454-$3,248($65-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $240 to $2,724 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mbale for a week is $872-$6,316($125-$902 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $5,448 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $42 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Mbale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mbale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mbale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mbale for a week is $844-$8,392($121-$1,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $318 to $3,882 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mbale for a week is $1,400-$12,680($200-$1,811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $636 to $7,764 for first class
Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mbale for a week is $2,800-$23,716($400-$3,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,272 to $15,528 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mbale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mbale is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Mbale due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mbale 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 Mbale 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 Mbale.
Flight Costs to Mbale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,530 average in mid December to a low of $131 in early May. Median flight price is $109. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mbale our data includes 5 originating airports, and 8 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mbale from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) for an average $1,535 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 $108.
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 Mbale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,399, so you can easily save about 1067% 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 Mbale can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $240 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.