Which place is cheaper, Dakar or Entebbe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Entebbe or Dakar?
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 Dakar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Entebbe or Dakar?
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.
Dakar
Located in West Africa, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Main attractions include the city's markets, the Dakar Grand Mosque, Goree Island, the IFAN Museum, the African Renaissance Monument, beaches, and the Senegal Zoo.
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 Adventure Tours to Senegal, and The Best Luxury Tours to Senegal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEntebbe $93Dakar $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $93, while the average daily cost in Dakar is $61. 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 Dakar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEntebbe $41Dakar $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEntebbe $82Dakar $64
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Dakar
Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Dakar? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Entebbe $18Dakar $5.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dakar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dakar:
- AIBD-DAKAR transfer: $49
- Transfer - DSS Airport <-> Dakar (One way): $66
- Private Transfer DSS AIBD Airport - Dakar (two directions): $82
- DSS Airport Transfer <-> Dakar (Return): $120
- Blaise Diagne Int Airport (DSS): Transfer to Dakar hotels: $210
Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Dakar?
Prices for flights to both Dakar 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 $33Dakar $19
Typical Food Prices in Dakar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dakar:
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Breakfast$4.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dakar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dakar.
- Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Entebbe $35Dakar $13
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- Guided Walking Tour: $26
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- Equator Line Tour & Sunset Boat Ride on Lake …: $150
- From Entebbe/Kampala: Mabamba Birding Experience: $260
- Kampala: Ngamba Chimpanzee Trek & Entebbe Equator Boat Tour: $350
- 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
- 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
- Remarkable Family Walking Tour: $2,300
- 10 Days Murhison Kibale Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi NP Tour: $2,980
- Uganda: 5-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour: $3,029
- 5-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Experience and Game drive Safari: $3,309
- 4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour from Entebbe: $3,385
Tours and Activities in Dakar
Here are a few actual costs in Dakar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $30
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar: $31
- Accro Baobab Adventure Ticket Entry: $38
- Half Day Dakar City Tour: $105
- Private City Tour: $109
- Full Day Private Tour in move, eat, act like a local: $109
- Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
- Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
- From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake: $137
- Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants): $142
- Full-Day Private Dakar City Tour : $142
- Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEntebbe $13Dakar $8.92
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Dakar, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Dakar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dakar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dakar 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 Entebbe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Entebbe than you might in Dakar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Entebbe Expensive? and Is Dakar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Dakar?
Dakar has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe and Dakar, 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.