The average price of a 7-day trip to Meru is $1,348 for a solo traveler, $2,421 for a couple, and $4,539 for a family of 4. Meru hotels range from $25 to $113 per night with an average of $44, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are between $1,069 and $1,728 per person for economy flights and $3,355 to $5,422 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 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 Meru, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NBO and stay in a Meru hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the week of February 12th)
- April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 22nd and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Meru is usually late September.
Average Meru Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Meru for a week is $909-$1,929($130-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,417 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Meru for a week is $2,596-$4,192($371-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,834 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $42 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Meru for a week is $3,252-$7,068($465-$1,010 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,668 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $84 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $72 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Meru
How cheap can you make a vacation to Meru? The cheapest trip to Meru is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $20.
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 Meru for a week is $767-$1,850($110-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $9 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,417 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 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 Meru for a week is $1,414-$3,400($202-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,834 for economy
Lodging: $20 to $25 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 Meru for a week is $2,768-$6,620($395-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $5,668 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Meru cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Meru Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Meru.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Meru for a week is $2,284-$9,076($326-$1,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,682 to $2,862 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Meru for a week is $4,232-$12,344($605-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,364 to $5,724 for first class
Lodging: $56 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Meru for a week is $8,464-$21,784($1,209-$3,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,728 to $11,448 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Meru Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Meru is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Meru due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Meru 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 Meru 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 Meru.
Flight Costs to Meru
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,728 average in late December to a low of $1,069 in late September. Median flight price is $1,121. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Meru our data includes 249 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Meru from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $11,069 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kisumu (KIS) in Kisumu (Kenya) at an average of just $99.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Meru, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $659, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Meru can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $9 per person. Private tours can cost $283 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.