The average price of a 7-day trip to Vaal Marina is $2,001 for a solo traveler, $3,594 for a couple, and $6,737 for a family of 4. Vaal Marina hotels range from $74 to $337 per night with an average of $130, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $99 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 Vaal Marina, ZA

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Vaal Marina hotel:

  • January 8th to April 1st
  • April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
  • September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
  • October 22nd to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Vaal Marina is usually late January and early February.

 

Average Vaal Marina Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $1,411-$2,931($202-$419 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $497 to $1,188 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $3,114-$5,406($445-$772 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $994 to $2,376 for economy

Lodging: $94 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $143 to $175 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $4,516-$9,012($645-$1,287 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,988 to $4,752 for economy

Lodging: $188 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $229 to $245 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Vaal Marina

How cheap can you make a vacation to Vaal Marina? The cheapest trip to Vaal Marina is about $153 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 $120 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 $63.

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 Vaal Marina for a week is $1,071-$2,540($153-$363 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $497 to $1,188 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $1,764-$4,120($252-$589 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $994 to $2,376 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $3,528-$7,664($504-$1,095 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,988 to $4,752 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Vaal Marina cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Vaal Marina Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Vaal Marina.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $2,751-$10,037($393-$1,434 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,014 to $2,495 for first class

Lodging: $167 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $4,500-$13,918($643-$1,988 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,028 to $4,990 for first class

Lodging: $167 to $337 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Vaal Marina for a week is $9,000-$24,758($1,286-$3,537 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,056 to $9,980 for first class

Lodging: $334 to $674 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $864 to $1,539 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Vaal Marina Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Vaal Marina is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Vaal Marina 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.

Vaal Marina 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 Vaal Marina 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 Vaal Marina.

 

Flight Costs to Vaal Marina

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Vaal Marina our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Vaal Marina from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 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 $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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Vaal Marina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Vaal Marina can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $841 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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