Which place is cheaper, Pretoria or Entebbe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Entebbe or Pretoria?
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 Pretoria can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Entebbe or Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
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 Wildlife Tours to South Africa, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEntebbe $95Pretoria $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Entebbe is $95, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $54. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEntebbe $43Pretoria $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEntebbe $86Pretoria $54
Compare Hotels in Entebbe and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Entebbe or Pretoria? 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 $19Pretoria $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:
- Entebbe Airport Transfers: $72
- Entebbe : Airport Transfer: $60
- ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Oneway Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg Airport: $33
- Shuttle and Transfers to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $47
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Entebbe or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $34Pretoria $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Entebbe $36Pretoria $16
Tours and Activities in Entebbe
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Entebbe are as follows:
- 1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Uganda: $190
- 1 Day Mabamba Boat cruise and Entebbe Zoo Visit: $344
- 1-Day Best Of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trekking Tour: $350
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
- 1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe: $260
- 10 Days Murhison Kibale Queen Elizabeth NP & Bwindi NP Tour: $2,980
- 15-Day Primates and wildlife safari Adventure: $8,000
- 16 Days Primate, Game and Cultural Tour: $8,541
- 3 -Day Gorilla Tour: $690
- 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
- 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
- 4 Day Chimpanzee Tracking Tour from Entebbe: $3,474
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Dino Trail: Dino Kingdom Admission Ticket: $14
- Soweto walking tour with a taxi ride: $29
- History Bicycle Tour of Soweto: $42
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $48
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $54
- Johannesburg guided city tour: $56
- Pretoria Capital City Tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY: $58
- Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience : $58
- Johannesburg and Soweto guided tour: $59
- Johannesburg Walking Tours: $59
- Soweto & Johannesburg - walking, Bike , E-scooter, Tuk Tuk Tour : $62
- Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEntebbe $13Pretoria $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Entebbe and Pretoria, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Entebbe Expensive? and Is Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Entebbe or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Entebbe and Pretoria, 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.