The average price of a 7-day trip to Pemba Island is $2,161 for a solo traveler, $3,881 for a couple, and $7,276 for a family of 4. Pemba Island hotels range from $61 to $277 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) are between $1,248 and $1,978 per person for economy flights and $3,916 to $6,207 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $112 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 Pemba Island, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MBA and stay in a Pemba Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- March 19th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pemba Island is usually late January.
Average Pemba Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pemba Island for a week is $1,323-$3,156($189-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pemba Island for a week is $3,522-$6,136($503-$877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pemba Island for a week is $4,590-$11,400($656-$1,629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $7,040 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pemba Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pemba Island? The cheapest trip to Pemba Island is about $167 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $55.
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 Pemba Island for a week is $1,166-$2,742($167-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $675 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pemba Island for a week is $2,002-$4,824($286-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,350 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pemba Island for a week is $4,004-$9,252($572-$1,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,700 to $7,040 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pemba Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pemba Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pemba Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pemba Island for a week is $3,178-$9,928($454-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,559 to $3,714 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pemba Island for a week is $5,528-$15,056($790-$2,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,118 to $7,428 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $277 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pemba Island for a week is $11,056-$27,712($1,579-$3,959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,236 to $14,856 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $554 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pemba Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pemba Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pemba Island 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.
Pemba Island 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 Pemba Island 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 Pemba Island.
Flight Costs to Pemba Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,978 average in early August to a low of $1,248 in late January. Median flight price is $1,375. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pemba Island our data includes 49 originating airports, and 56 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pemba Island from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $3,697 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 $102.
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 Pemba Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $730, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Pemba Island can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $691 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.