Qatar Travel Budget - Visit Qatar on a Budget or Travel in Style


How much does it cost to travel to Qatar?

You should plan to spend around $217 (QAR791) per day on your vacation in Qatar. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $61 (QAR223) on meals
  • $23 (QAR84) on local transportation
  • $239 (QAR869) on hotels

A one week trip to Qatar for two people costs, on average, $3,042 (QAR11,078). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $217
    QAR791
  • One Week Per person
    $1,521
    QAR5,539
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $3,042
    QAR11,078
  • One Month Per person
    $6,519
    QAR23,738
  • One Week For a couple
    $3,042
    QAR11,078
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $6,084
    QAR22,155
  • One Month For a couple
    $13,038
    QAR47,475
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Qatar cost?

A one week trip to Qatar usually costs around $1,521 (QAR5,539) for one person and $3,042 (QAR11,078) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Qatar on average costs around $3,042 (QAR11,078) for one person and $6,084 (QAR22,155) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Qatar will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Qatar on average costs around $6,519 (QAR23,738) for one person and $13,038 (QAR47,475) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




How much do package tours cost in Qatar?

Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.

The average price for an organized tour package in Qatar is $346 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.



Independent Travel

Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Qatar expensive to visit?

Qatar is a moderately priced destination to visit. It's about average with most other countries for travel costs. The prices for food, accommodation, and transportation are all fairly reasonable.

Within the Middle East, Qatar is very expensive compared to the other countries. It is in the top 10% of countries in the Middle East for its travel costs. There are only a few countries as expensive or more expensive than Qatar in the region.

For more details, see Is Qatar Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Qatar?

The average Qatar trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Qatar travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.



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Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) QAR869 ($239)
Local Transportation 1 QAR84 ($23)
Food 2 QAR223 ($61)
Entertainment 1 QAR67 ($18)
Alcohol 2 QAR26 - 79 ($7 - 22)
Accommodation Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Qatar is $119 (QAR435). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Qatar is $239 (QAR869). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $119
    QAR435
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $239
    QAR869

Hotel Prices in Qatar

Looking for a hotel in Qatar? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

 

Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Qatar based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $96. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Recommended Properties


Local Transportation Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The cost of a taxi ride in Qatar is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 (QAR84) per person, per day, on local transportation in Qatar.


  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $23
    QAR84

Recommended Services


Food Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Qatar can vary, the average cost of food in Qatar is $61 (QAR223) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Qatar should cost around $25 (QAR89) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Qatar is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $61
    QAR223

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Qatar typically cost an average of $18 (QAR67) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $18
    QAR67

Recommended Activities



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Alcohol Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $15 (QAR53) on alcoholic beverages in Qatar per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $15
    QAR53


Water Budget in Qatar
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $0.34 (QAR1.25) on bottled water in Qatar per day. The public water in Qatar is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $0.34
    QAR1.25


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Qatar On a Budget
Qatar Doha, Qatar
Qatar is a small Arab country-it's geography, a peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf just east of Saudi Arabia. An independent state with significant oil and natural gas revenues, Qatar's cities are thriving with a number of museums, a bustling market scene, and many good restaurants to indulge in. There is also a manmade island with a few waterside resorts for vacationers.

At a Glance
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage. Doha Heritage Village, for example, is based on a traditional Qatari village with opportunities to see weaving, pearl trading, and a traditional boat (dhow), plus the occasional festival and other activities. The city is also home to Souq Waqif, a renovated Arabic market quarter with a maze of corridors to explore. Its shops are divided into sections with shop categories for things like spices, textiles, souvenirs, and even live falcons. And then on the higher end of things, the Pearl-Qatar neighborhood of Doha is the country's manmade island, full of luxury resorts, homes, cruise boats, and designer shopping.

Al-Khor is another of Qatar's cities about 50 kilometers north of Doha. Previously the center of the pearl trading industry, Al-Khor is now a pleasant and quiet town with some beaches for relaxing and a handful of interesting watchtowers. Other populated areas include Rayyan (Qatar's second largest city) and Wakra (a southern municipality). Most city activities consist of shopping and exploring markets and malls, dining, sight-seeing, museum-going, and enjoying Qatar's nightlife.

Being surrounded by the sea, Qatar has become a popular destination for watersports and beach-going. Kite-surfing is increasingly popular for western visitors, while locals can often be seen driving jet-skis from beach to beach. Sailing, cruising, diving, scuba, and beach sports like volleyball and cricket are also very common.

Further inland at Khor Al Udeid, visitors and locals alike enjoy racing up and down the region of endless sand dunes. Up and down the rolling dunes, people frequently drive landcruisers and sign up for safari tours in Qatar's wilderness.


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Top Tourist Attractions
The sights of Qatar range from the busy attractions of the city-architecture, museums, markets, and culture-to the quieter landscape of its beaches and dunes. Some of the more popular attractions include:

Museum of Islamic Art: Located in Doha, the museum represents the full scope of Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. With architecture inspired by classic Islamic elements, the museum has become an iconic feature of the Doha skyline. It is host to regular special exhibitions, events, lectures, and activities.

Souq Waqif: Also located in Doha, Souq Waqif is a traditional old marketplace of Qatar, selling unique goods like spices, textiles, and even live falcons. A great place to pick up souvenirs, bargaining is recommended.

The Pearl Qatar: A manmade island connected to the city of Doha by a bridge, this area is where most of the upscale resorts are located. The harbor is full of cruise boats and surrounded by a luxury neighborhood of fine dining and designer stores.

Villaggio Mall: Located in Doha, this is one of Qatar's newest malls designed to look like Venice in architecture and even canal-ways. It is home to a variety of stores-casual, western, and luxury-plus a food court, restaurants, gondola rides, and an ice skating rink.

Katara Cultural Village: Located in West Bay Area, this large cultural city features a roman style public auditorium, museums, galleries, libraries, many international and Arab restaurants, a beautiful beach, and is host to many cultural events.

Popular Foods
For being such a small country, the culture and cuisine is surprisingly diverse, especially in the capital city of Doha. Qatari cuisine is made up of traditional Arab and Levantine cooking, and is also largely influenced by Iranian and Indian food. While Middle Eastern fare is also common, other options available include Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian, and Korean.

There are some good dining options just outside Souq Waqif and inside Villaggio Mall, and if you want to try authentic Middle Eastern fare, there are some good cheap options in Turkey Central on Al-Mirghab Street. Traditional dishes include:

Machbus: the national dish of Qatar, it is a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vegetables (onions and tomatoes).

Kabsa: similar to Machbus, the dish consists of rice, meat, and vegetables mixed with spices. It is also similar to biryani or pilaf.

Balaleet: Noodles cooked with sugar, cinnamon, saffron, and cardamom, often with an omelet on top.

Ghuzi: Whole roast lamb served over nutty rice. Also called Shuwaa.

Om ali: Bread and rice pudding

Sago: Sweet gelatin pudding spiced with saffron and cardamom

Mehalabiya: Rose water and pistachio pudding

For western fare, American chains include places like McDonald's, KFC, Hardee's, Arby's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, TGI Friday's Applebee's, Chili's, Fuddruckers, Bennigan's, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Starbucks.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.