The average price of a 7-day trip to Stone Town is $2,340 for a solo traveler, $4,203 for a couple, and $7,879 for a family of 4. Stone Town hotels range from $39 to $217 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are between $1,571 and $3,134 per person for economy flights and $4,930 to $9,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $57 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 Stone Town, TZ
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZNZ and stay in a Stone Town hotel:
- January 8th to February 11th
- March 26th to May 6th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stone Town is usually early October.
Average Stone Town Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stone Town for a week is $1,364-$3,545($195-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $909 to $2,570 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stone Town for a week is $3,800-$7,642($543-$1,092 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,818 to $5,140 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stone Town for a week is $4,952-$12,800($707-$1,829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,636 to $10,280 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $112 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Stone Town
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stone Town? The cheapest trip to Stone Town is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 $33.
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 Stone Town for a week is $1,134-$3,020($162-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $909 to $2,570 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stone Town for a week is $2,148-$5,800($307-$829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,818 to $5,140 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stone Town for a week is $4,236-$11,588($605-$1,655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,636 to $10,280 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Stone Town cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stone Town Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stone Town.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stone Town for a week is $2,882-$12,845($412-$1,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,927 to $5,705 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stone Town for a week is $5,236-$19,390($748-$2,770 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,854 to $11,410 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stone Town for a week is $10,472-$35,000($1,496-$5,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,708 to $22,820 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Stone Town Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stone Town is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Stone Town due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Stone Town 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 Stone Town 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Stone Town.
Flight Costs to Stone Town
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,134 average in late December to a low of $1,571 in early October. Median flight price is $1,601. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stone Town our data includes 74 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stone Town from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $7,924 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Mombasa Moi International (MBA) in Mombasa (Kenya) at an average of just $247.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Stone Town, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,562, so you can easily save about 99% 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 Stone Town can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $448 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.