The average price of a 7-day trip to Rorkes Drift is $2,502 for a solo traveler, $4,494 for a couple, and $8,424 for a family of 4. Rorkes Drift hotels range from $75 to $348 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $430 to $460 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 $53 to $109 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 Rorkes Drift, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DUR and stay in a Rorkes Drift hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 27th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rorkes Drift is usually late January.
Average Rorkes Drift Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $1,419-$3,848($203-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,711 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $187 to $229 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $3,428-$7,074($490-$1,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,422 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $187 to $229 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $4,764-$11,822($681-$1,689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $6,844 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $299 to $321 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rorkes Drift
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rorkes Drift? The cheapest trip to Rorkes Drift is about $165 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 $460 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 $60.
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 Rorkes Drift for a week is $1,155-$5,057($165-$722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $592 to $1,711 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $460 to $490 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $1,950-$7,174($279-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,422 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $460 to $490 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $3,900-$13,172($557-$1,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $6,844 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $784 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Rorkes Drift cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rorkes Drift Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rorkes Drift.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $3,331-$11,409($476-$1,630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $4,209 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $5,624-$17,298($803-$2,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,032 to $8,418 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $348 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rorkes Drift for a week is $11,248-$32,388($1,607-$4,627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,064 to $16,836 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $696 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,472 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rorkes Drift Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rorkes Drift is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rorkes Drift 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.
Rorkes Drift 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 Rorkes Drift 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Rorkes Drift.
Flight Costs to Rorkes Drift
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 Rorkes Drift our data includes 77 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rorkes Drift 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 Rorkes Drift, 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 Rorkes Drift can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $868 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.