The average price of a 7-day trip to Port Harcourt is $3,044 for a solo traveler, $5,467 for a couple, and $10,249 for a family of 4. Port Harcourt hotels range from $33 to $136 per night with an average of $40, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) are between $1,994 and $3,806 per person for economy flights and $6,257 to $11,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $21 to $55 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 Port Harcourt, NG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHC and stay in a Port Harcourt hotel:
- January 15th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Port Harcourt is usually early September.
Average Port Harcourt Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $2,028-$4,248($290-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,425 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $4,528-$8,820($647-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,850 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $7,620-$15,852($1,089-$2,265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $13,700 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $86 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Port Harcourt
How cheap can you make a vacation to Port Harcourt? The cheapest trip to Port Harcourt is about $263 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 $27.
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 Port Harcourt for a week is $1,839-$3,900($263-$557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,425 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 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 Port Harcourt for a week is $3,558-$7,500($508-$1,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,850 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $33 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 Port Harcourt for a week is $7,056-$14,880($1,008-$2,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $13,700 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $66 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Port Harcourt cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Port Harcourt Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Port Harcourt.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $4,480-$16,731($640-$2,390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,384 to $8,905 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $8,186-$26,406($1,169-$3,772 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,768 to $17,810 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Port Harcourt for a week is $16,372-$49,992($2,339-$7,142 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $13,536 to $35,620 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $272 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Port Harcourt Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Port Harcourt is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Port Harcourt due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt.
Flight Costs to Port Harcourt
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,806 average in mid December to a low of $1,994 in early September. Median flight price is $1,573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Port Harcourt our data includes 58 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Port Harcourt from an airport like Gainesville Regional (GNV) in Gainesville, FL (the United States) for an average $11,359 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $1,276.
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 Port Harcourt, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,812, so you can easily save about 91% 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 Port Harcourt can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $372 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.