The average price of a 7-day trip to Swakopmund is $2,399 for a solo traveler, $4,309 for a couple, and $8,077 for a family of 4. Swakopmund hotels range from $58 to $262 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) are between $1,247 and $2,610 per person for economy flights and $3,913 to $8,190 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $94 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 Swakopmund, NA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Swakopmund hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Swakopmund is usually mid January.
Average Swakopmund Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Swakopmund for a week is $1,522-$3,557($217-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Swakopmund for a week is $3,526-$7,190($504-$1,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Swakopmund for a week is $5,122-$12,920($732-$1,846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $130 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Swakopmund
How cheap can you make a vacation to Swakopmund? The cheapest trip to Swakopmund is about $177 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 $47.
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 Swakopmund for a week is $1,241-$3,033($177-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,245 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Swakopmund for a week is $2,200-$5,586($314-$798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,490 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Swakopmund for a week is $4,400-$10,980($629-$1,569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,980 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Swakopmund cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Swakopmund Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Swakopmund.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Swakopmund for a week is $3,131-$11,034($447-$1,576 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,658 to $5,029 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Swakopmund for a week is $5,482-$17,316($783-$2,474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,316 to $10,058 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Swakopmund for a week is $10,964-$32,730($1,566-$4,676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,632 to $20,116 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Swakopmund Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Swakopmund is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Swakopmund 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.
Swakopmund 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 Swakopmund 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 Swakopmund.
Flight Costs to Swakopmund
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,610 average in early August to a low of $1,247 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,303. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Swakopmund our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Swakopmund from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,068 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 $363.
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 Swakopmund, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,363, so you can easily save about 109% 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 Swakopmund can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $654 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.