The average price of a 7-day trip to Mbarara is $1,445 for a solo traveler, $2,595 for a couple, and $4,865 for a family of 4. Mbarara hotels range from $24 to $131 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kigali International Airport (KGL) are between $1,065 and $1,664 per person for economy flights and $3,342 to $5,222 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $53 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 Mbarara, UG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KGL and stay in a Mbarara hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- March 19th to April 29th (except the week of March 26th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mbarara is usually late September.
Average Mbarara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mbarara for a week is $919-$2,079($131-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $614 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mbarara for a week is $2,596-$4,430($371-$633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,228 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mbarara for a week is $3,304-$7,596($472-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,456 to $5,392 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $48 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mbarara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mbarara? The cheapest trip to Mbarara is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 40% 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 $22.
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 Mbarara for a week is $811-$1,802($116-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $614 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $24 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 Mbarara for a week is $1,502-$3,304($215-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,228 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $22 to $24 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 Mbarara for a week is $2,932-$6,428($419-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,456 to $5,392 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $48 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 Mbarara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mbarara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mbarara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mbarara for a week is $2,408-$7,145($344-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,682 to $2,790 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mbarara for a week is $4,426-$10,642($632-$1,520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,364 to $5,580 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mbarara for a week is $8,852-$19,826($1,265-$2,832 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,728 to $11,160 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $973 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mbarara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mbarara is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Mbarara due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mbarara 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 Mbarara 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 Mbarara.
Flight Costs to Mbarara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,664 average in late July to a low of $1,065 in late September. Median flight price is $1,295. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mbarara our data includes 107 originating airports, and 65 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mbarara from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $7,456 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kamembe (KME) in Kamembe (Rwanda) at an average of just $162.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mbarara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $599, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Mbarara can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $327 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.