The average price of a 7-day trip to Pongola is $1,851 for a solo traveler, $3,324 for a couple, and $6,232 for a family of 4. Pongola hotels range from $40 to $182 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $760 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are between $1,115 and $2,087 per person for economy flights and $3,499 to $6,549 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $73 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 Pongola, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUR and stay in a Pongola hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pongola is usually late January.
Average Pongola Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pongola for a week is $1,087-$2,813($155-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,774 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pongola for a week is $2,914-$5,724($416-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,548 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pongola for a week is $3,736-$9,986($534-$1,427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $7,096 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pongola
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pongola? The cheapest trip to Pongola is about $127 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 $120 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 $32.
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 Pongola for a week is $889-$2,884($127-$412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,774 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pongola for a week is $1,586-$4,868($227-$695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,548 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pongola for a week is $3,172-$9,196($453-$1,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $7,096 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Pongola cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pongola Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pongola.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pongola for a week is $2,635-$14,342($376-$2,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,717 to $4,151 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $760 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pongola for a week is $4,730-$19,564($676-$2,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,434 to $8,302 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $760 to $1,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pongola for a week is $9,460-$33,656($1,351-$4,808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,868 to $16,604 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $364 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,216 to $2,128 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pongola Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pongola is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pongola 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.
Pongola 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 Pongola 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 Pongola.
Flight Costs to Pongola
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,087 average in late December to a low of $1,115 in late January. Median flight price is $1,485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pongola our data includes 77 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pongola from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,922 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pongola, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $972, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Pongola can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $454 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.