Which place is cheaper, Durban 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 Durban?
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 Durban can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Entebbe or Durban?
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.
Durban
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
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 Overlanding Trips in South Africa, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa.
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Entebbe Prices
Uganda PricesDurban Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEntebbe $121Durban $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $121, while the average daily cost in Durban is $64. 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 Durban in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEntebbe $43Durban $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEntebbe $86Durban $50
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Durban
Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Durban? 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 Durban Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Entebbe $19Durban $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- Entebbe Airport Transfers: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Durban
Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Durban airport to Durban city transfer: $39
- Private Transfers - Minibus - Durban Arrivals and Departures: $44
- 1-3 Passenger Private Durban - Airport Transfer: $46
- Durban Cruise Ship Transfers : $47
- Private Sedan Transfers - Durban King Shaka: $47
- Durban Airport (DUR) to Durban - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
- Departure Private Transfer Durban to Durban Airport DUR by Sedan: $81
- Durban King Airport (DUR) to Durban - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- Private transfers from King Shaka Airport: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Durban?
Prices for flights to both Durban 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 $59Durban $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Entebbe $37Durban $16
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: $260
- 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: $175
- Guided Walking Tour: $26
- Jinja day tour exploring the source of River Nile: $240
- Kampala: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Uganda : 1-Day Ngamba Sanctuary for Chimpanzee Tour: $619
- Uganda: 3-Day Lake Mburo National Park Adventure Tour: $1,090
Tours and Activities in Durban
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
- 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise: $5.89
- Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise: $8.29
- Luxury Canal Boat Cruise - Fun Things Durban Ushaka: $8.54
- 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf: $8.56
- Pontoon Boat Harbor Cruise: $10
- Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise: $11
- Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban: $11
- Durban Half-Day City Tour - Golden Mile, Botanical Gardens: $49
- Durban City Sightseeing Tour: $50
- Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour: $59
- Culture Walking Tour of Durban: $61
- Durban Shore Excursion: Private Small Group Durban City Tour: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEntebbe $13Durban $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Durban, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Durban much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Durban would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Durban 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 Durban.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Entebbe Expensive? and Is Durban Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Durban?
Durban has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe and Durban, 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.