Which place is cheaper, Drakensberg or Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg or Drakensberg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Drakensberg can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Johannesburg or Drakensberg?
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
Drakensberg
Drakensberg, whose name derives from the Dutch and means "mountains of the dragons," is a mountainous region which encompasses a vast amount of South Africa's interior, extending into neighboring countries as well. It hugs the eastern border of Lesotho, attracting visitors for hiking, backpacking, and admiring the natural wonders of the landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in South Africa.
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Johannesburg Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $112Drakensberg $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $112, while the average daily cost in Drakensberg is $107. 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 Johannesburg and Drakensberg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $57Drakensberg $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $114Drakensberg $78
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Drakensberg
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Drakensberg? 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $17Drakensberg $71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg APT-HTL (JNB): $38
- Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $31
- South Africa Airport Transfer, Johannesburg Guided day Tour: $136
- Shuttle Transfer from Johannesburg Airport to Hazyview: $69
- Private Van Airport Transfers : Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria: $48
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Van: $82
- Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB by Luxury Van: $82
- Private Transfer in Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lanseria: $11
- Private Transfer from Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport(JNB) to Johannesburg hotels: $125
- Private Roundtrip Transfer from Johannesburg Intl Airport: $86
- Private Airport Transfer from or to Johannesburg and Pretoria: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Drakensberg?
Prices for flights to both Drakensberg and Johannesburg 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 dayJohannesburg $30Drakensberg $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
- Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures!: $60
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $81
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $82
- Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $102
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $103
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $120
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $128
- Rooftop Bar, Dinner and Clubbing (Amapiano): $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $22Drakensberg $9.03
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Golf Tour, Sun City , Gary Player Course - Rated the Best: $234
- Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline: $126
- Rhino and Lion Park Safari Tour : $114
- 1 Day Pilanesberg Safari with Tour Guide: $271
- 2 Days Kruger Fly-in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,032
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $969
- 2-Day Kruger Overland Big 5 Safari Tour: $873
- 3 Day Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $968
- 4 Day Kruger Fly in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,508
- 5 Days 4 Nights Safari Tour In Madikwe And Pilanersbeg: $2,306
- 6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour: $1,667
- Aerial cableway Hartebeespoort Halfday tour: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $4.90Drakensberg $3.92
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.57
- Wine Tasting: $11
- Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $13
When comparing the travel costs between Johannesburg and Drakensberg, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Drakensberg Expensive?.
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.