Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Entebbe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Entebbe or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Entebbe and Cape Town can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Entebbe or Cape Town?
Entebbe
Entebbe is a large city located in Central Uganda. It is about thirty kilometers from the capital city of Uganda, which is Kampala. Lake Victoria, a prominent body of water, is very close to Entebbe as well. Today, the population of Entebbe is over 69,000 people. In Europe, Entebbe is known for its airport, which was once the site of a major hostage situation led by the German and Palestinian militia, back in 1976. Soldiers from the Israeli army freed the hostages in a massive rescue mission. Alternatively, when Queen Elizabeth II heard of her father's death and that she had become the queen, she was at this airport and had to fly from there back to England at once.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Uganda, The Best 3-Day Tours in Uganda, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Entebbe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEntebbe $120Cape Town $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $120, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $172. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Entebbe and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEntebbe $43Cape Town $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEntebbe $86Cape Town $160
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Cape Town? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Entebbe Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Entebbe $19Cape Town $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- Entebbe Airport Transfers: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers: $11
- CPT Airport to Downtown|Stellenbosch Private Transfer: $11
- Private Luxury Airport Transfer up to 10 Passengers: $16
- Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $18
- Cruise Terminal Shuttle Transfer to Cape Town Airport : $18
- Cape Town Airport and Hotel Private Transfers: $18
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal to and from Hotels Transfer: $18
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Cape Town Port : $18
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Port to Cape Town Airport (CPT): $18
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $18
- Durbanville Wine Valley Group Tour with Transfer: $19
- 1.Cape Town Airport Transfer (&Private tour trips during yo Stay): $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Entebbe change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayEntebbe $58Cape Town $74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $29
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
- Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $44
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $57
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $60
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $62
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $62
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $63
- Taste of African Food Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $70
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $70
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Entebbe $36Cape Town $24
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- 1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe: $165
- 3-Day Best of Uganda Big5 Safari Tour in Murchison Falls NP: $1,090
- BEST OF ENTEBBE BIKE CYCLING TOUR: $49
- ENTEBBE MOTOR BIKE TOUR: $100
- ENTEBBE WALKING TOUR: $50
- Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride: $130
- Guided Walking Tour: $26
- Jinja day tour exploring the source of River Nile: $240
- Uganda : 1-Day Ngamba Sanctuary for Chimpanzee Tour: $619
- Uganda: 1 Day Kibaale National Park Chimpanzee trekking Tour: $660
- Uganda: 3-Day Lake Mburo National Park Adventure Tour: $1,090
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Tour of Top 5 Stellenbosch Wineries From Cape Town: $2.56
- Robben Island Tour with Tickets Included: $2.56
- Cape Town City Sightseeing and History - Private Tour: $2.56
- Cape Peninsula Private Tour In Cape Town South Africa: $2.56
- Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Small Group Tour from Cape Town: $2.56
- Best of Cape Town Cape Point and Wineries Combined Private Tour: $2.56
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.70
- 30 Minute Harbour Boat Cruise with Seal Watching: $3.81
- Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town: $3.98
- 30 Minute Seal-Watching Harbour Cruise: $4.00
- District Six Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $4.00
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEntebbe $13Cape Town $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Whale Watching Wine Tasting and Penguins From Cape Town - Private Tour: $2.56
- Stellenbosch Small Group Wine Tasting Tour From Cape Town: $2.56
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $9.67
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $13
- Deep South Distillery Gin Tasting Experience: $13
- Indigenous Food and Wine Tasting: $25
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $27
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $29
- Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Babylonstoren Wine Tour: $37
- Stellenbosch and Paarl Half-Day Wine Tour: $38
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $40
- Private Cape Town Wine Tour 3 Tastings, Lunch and Expert Guide: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Entebbe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Entebbe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Entebbe and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town than you might in Entebbe.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Entebbe Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe and Cape Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.