The average price of a 7-day trip to Yaounde is $2,036 for a solo traveler, $3,657 for a couple, and $6,855 for a family of 4. Yaounde hotels range from $42 to $276 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yaounde Nsimalen Airport (NSI) are between $1,574 and $2,218 per person for economy flights and $4,939 to $6,960 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $75 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 Yaounde, CM
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NSI and stay in a Yaounde hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 6th
- September 10th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yaounde is usually mid November.
Average Yaounde Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yaounde for a week is $1,588-$2,778($227-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,061 to $1,863 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yaounde for a week is $3,920-$5,876($560-$839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,122 to $3,726 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yaounde for a week is $5,704-$10,320($815-$1,474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,244 to $7,452 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Yaounde
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yaounde? The cheapest trip to Yaounde is about $185 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% 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 $37.
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 Yaounde for a week is $1,293-$2,447($185-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,061 to $1,863 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $42 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 Yaounde for a week is $2,466-$4,534($352-$648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,122 to $3,726 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $42 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 Yaounde for a week is $4,872-$8,924($696-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,244 to $7,452 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Yaounde cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yaounde Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Yaounde.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yaounde for a week is $3,491-$9,737($499-$1,391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,239 to $4,527 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yaounde for a week is $6,220-$15,370($889-$2,196 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,478 to $9,054 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yaounde for a week is $12,440-$28,280($1,777-$4,040 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,956 to $18,108 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Yaounde Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yaounde is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Yaounde 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.
Yaounde 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 Yaounde 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 Yaounde.
Flight Costs to Yaounde
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,218 average in late July to a low of $1,574 in mid November. Median flight price is $1,467. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Yaounde our data includes 83 originating airports, and 61 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yaounde from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,794 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in Paris (France) at an average of just $548.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Yaounde, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $644, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Yaounde can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $475 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.