The average price of a 7-day trip to Victoria Falls is $3,481 for a solo traveler, $6,252 for a couple, and $11,721 for a family of 4. Victoria Falls hotels range from $138 to $945 per night with an average of $244, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 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 $97 to $201 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 Victoria Falls, ZW
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VFA and stay in a Victoria Falls hotel:
- January 8th to June 3rd
- November 5th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Victoria Falls is usually mid January.
Average Victoria Falls Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $1,946-$5,673($278-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $201 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,166 for economy
Lodging: $175 to $350 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $4,314-$10,134($616-$1,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $402 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,332 for economy
Lodging: $175 to $350 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $6,584-$18,492($941-$2,642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $804 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,664 for economy
Lodging: $350 to $700 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Victoria Falls
How cheap can you make a vacation to Victoria Falls? The cheapest trip to Victoria Falls is about $184 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $116.
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 Victoria Falls for a week is $1,289-$3,729($184-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $805 to $2,166 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $138 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $2,458-$6,630($351-$947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,610 to $4,332 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $138 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $4,868-$13,260($695-$1,894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,220 to $8,664 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $276 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Victoria Falls cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Victoria Falls Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Victoria Falls.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $5,930-$14,051($847-$2,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $402 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,932 to $5,567 for first class
Lodging: $629 to $945 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $9,220-$22,432($1,317-$3,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $804 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,864 to $11,134 for first class
Lodging: $629 to $945 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Victoria Falls for a week is $16,856-$44,864($2,408-$6,409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $776 to $1,608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,728 to $22,268 for first class
Lodging: $1,258 to $1,890 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Victoria Falls Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Victoria Falls is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Victoria Falls due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls.
Flight Costs to Victoria Falls
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 Victoria Falls our data includes 32 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls, 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 Victoria Falls can easily cost $780 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $52 per person. Private tours can cost $1569 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.