The average price of a 7-day trip to Nkhata Bay is $1,685 for a solo traveler, $3,026 for a couple, and $5,673 for a family of 4. Nkhata Bay hotels range from $35 to $159 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $290 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 $23 to $46 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 Nkhata Bay, MW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAR and stay in a Nkhata Bay hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nkhata Bay is usually mid January.
Average Nkhata Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $1,214-$2,316($173-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $3,260-$4,986($466-$712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $4,316-$8,400($617-$1,200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $86 to $106 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nkhata Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nkhata Bay? The cheapest trip to Nkhata Bay is about $151 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 $260 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 $29.
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 Nkhata Bay for a week is $1,054-$3,460($151-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $789 to $1,598 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $1,934-$5,240($276-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,578 to $3,196 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $3,868-$9,640($553-$1,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,156 to $6,392 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $390 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Nkhata Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nkhata Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nkhata Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $3,090-$8,106($441-$1,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,280 to $4,219 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $290 to $551 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $5,706-$12,906($815-$1,844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,560 to $8,438 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $290 to $551 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nkhata Bay for a week is $11,412-$24,492($1,630-$3,499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,120 to $16,876 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $406 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nkhata Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nkhata Bay is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nkhata Bay 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.
Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Nkhata Bay.
Flight Costs to Nkhata Bay
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 Nkhata Bay our data includes 144 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay, 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 Nkhata Bay can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $395 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.