The average price of a 7-day trip to Qandahar is $1,052 for a solo traveler, $1,889 for a couple, and $3,542 for a family of 4. Qandahar hotels range from $36 to $166 per night with an average of $64. Average worldwide flight costs to Shahid Hashemi Nejad International Airport (MHD) are between $565 and $683 per person for economy flights and $1,773 to $2,143 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $23 to $62 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 Qandahar, AF
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHD and stay in a Qandahar hotel:
- May 7th to June 10th
- October 8th to March 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Qandahar is usually mid May.
Average Qandahar Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Qandahar for a week is $854-$1,415($122-$202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $615 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Qandahar for a week is $1,432-$2,464($205-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,230 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Qandahar for a week is $2,864-$4,928($409-$704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,460 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Qandahar
How cheap can you make a vacation to Qandahar? The cheapest trip to Qandahar is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 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 Qandahar for a week is $689-$1,027($98-$147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $615 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Qandahar for a week is $1,204-$1,838($172-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,230 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Qandahar for a week is $2,408-$3,676($344-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,460 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to Qandahar cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Qandahar Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Qandahar.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Qandahar for a week is $1,777-$3,568($254-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $963 to $1,704 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $166 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Qandahar for a week is $3,062-$6,140($437-$877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,926 to $3,408 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $166 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Qandahar for a week is $6,124-$12,280($875-$1,754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,852 to $6,816 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $332 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Qandahar Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Qandahar is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Qandahar due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Qandahar 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 Qandahar 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Qandahar.
Flight Costs to Qandahar
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $683 average in early to mid August to a low of $565 in mid May. Median flight price is $509. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Qandahar our data includes 39 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Qandahar from an airport like Dushanbe (DYU) in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) for an average $1,402 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kuwait International (KWI) in Kuwait (Kuwait) at an average of just $269.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Qandahar, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $118, so you can easily save about 21% 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 Qandahar can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $413 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.