The average price of a 7-day trip to Mzuzu is $2,160 for a solo traveler, $3,879 for a couple, and $7,273 for a family of 4. Mzuzu hotels range from $62 to $284 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) are between $1,337 and $1,973 per person for economy flights and $4,196 to $6,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $114 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 Mzuzu, MW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Mzuzu hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mzuzu is usually mid January.
Average Mzuzu Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mzuzu for a week is $1,305-$3,242($186-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mzuzu for a week is $3,568-$6,388($510-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $23 to $28 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mzuzu for a week is $4,890-$11,276($699-$1,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $282 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $37 to $45 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mzuzu
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mzuzu? The cheapest trip to Mzuzu is about $154 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 20% 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 $56.
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 Mzuzu for a week is $1,077-$2,299($154-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mzuzu for a week is $2,034-$4,226($291-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mzuzu for a week is $4,020-$8,452($574-$1,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mzuzu cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mzuzu Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mzuzu.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mzuzu for a week is $3,666-$9,725($524-$1,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,933 to $4,618 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mzuzu for a week is $6,390-$15,778($913-$2,254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,866 to $9,236 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $612 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mzuzu for a week is $12,780-$29,720($1,826-$4,246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,732 to $18,472 for first class
Lodging: $314 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mzuzu Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mzuzu is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Mzuzu due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu 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 Mzuzu.
Flight Costs to Mzuzu
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,973 average in early August to a low of $1,337 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,366. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mzuzu our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mzuzu from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,378 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Arusha (ARK) in Arusha (Tanzania) at an average of just $241.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Mzuzu, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $636, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Mzuzu can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $708 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.