The average price of a 7-day trip to Swellendam is $1,947 for a solo traveler, $3,497 for a couple, and $6,556 for a family of 4. Swellendam hotels range from $37 to $103 per night with an average of $45, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are between $1,311 and $2,519 per person for economy flights and $4,114 to $7,905 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $52 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 Swellendam, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CPT and stay in a Swellendam hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Swellendam is usually late November to early December.
Average Swellendam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Swellendam for a week is $1,243-$2,892($178-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,066 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Swellendam for a week is $3,384-$6,228($483-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,132 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Swellendam for a week is $4,342-$10,368($620-$1,481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,264 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Swellendam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Swellendam? The cheapest trip to Swellendam is about $143 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 $80 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 $32.
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 Swellendam for a week is $1,002-$2,862($143-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,066 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $37 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Swellendam for a week is $1,812-$5,124($259-$732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,132 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $37 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Swellendam for a week is $3,624-$9,948($518-$1,421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,264 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Swellendam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Swellendam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Swellendam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Swellendam for a week is $2,885-$11,353($412-$1,622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $4,483 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $103 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Swellendam for a week is $5,212-$16,634($745-$2,376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,688 to $8,966 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $103 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Swellendam for a week is $10,424-$29,626($1,489-$4,232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,376 to $17,932 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $206 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,417 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Swellendam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Swellendam is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Swellendam 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.
Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam.
Flight Costs to Swellendam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,519 average in late December to a low of $1,311 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Swellendam our data includes 194 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Swellendam from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,354 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $112.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Swellendam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,207, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Swellendam can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $420 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.