The average price of a 7-day trip to Richards Bay is $1,694 for a solo traveler, $3,042 for a couple, and $5,704 for a family of 4. Richards Bay hotels range from $34 to $155 per night with an average of $39, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 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 $29 to $51 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 Richards Bay, ZA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUR and stay in a Richards Bay hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • August 27th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Richards Bay is usually late January.

 

Average Richards Bay Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Richards Bay for a week is $1,029-$2,530($147-$361 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,837 for economy

Lodging: $39 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Richards Bay for a week is $2,870-$5,224($410-$746 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $3,674 for economy

Lodging: $39 to $43 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $46 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Richards Bay for a week is $3,624-$9,292($518-$1,327 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $7,348 for economy

Lodging: $78 to $86 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $74 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Richards Bay

How cheap can you make a vacation to Richards Bay? The cheapest trip to Richards Bay is about $122 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 Richards Bay for a week is $857-$2,559($122-$366 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $592 to $1,837 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Richards Bay for a week is $1,540-$4,578($220-$654 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,184 to $3,674 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Richards Bay for a week is $3,080-$8,886($440-$1,269 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,368 to $7,348 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $90 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Richards Bay cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Richards 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 Richards Bay.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Richards Bay for a week is $2,182-$9,772($312-$1,396 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,314 to $4,703 for first class

Lodging: $77 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Richards Bay for a week is $3,902-$15,224($557-$2,175 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,628 to $9,406 for first class

Lodging: $77 to $155 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Richards Bay for a week is $7,804-$28,288($1,115-$4,041 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,256 to $18,812 for first class

Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $576 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Richards Bay Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Richards Bay is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Richards 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.

Richards 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Richards 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Richards Bay.

 

Flight Costs to Richards Bay

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 Richards Bay our data includes 77 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Richards Bay 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Richards Bay, 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 Richards Bay can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $386 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.

 

 

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