A Travel Price Comparison for Uganda Kampala vs. Entebbe for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kampala or Entebbe?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Kampala or Entebbe? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Kampala or Entebbe?

Kampala

Kampala is the capital of Uganda in the South part of the country near Lake Victoria. It is the largest city in Uganda, with a population of over two million people. This city is very safe and the locals are known to be very kind and approachable.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Entebbe or Kampala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kampala is $67, while the average daily cost in Entebbe is $90. 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 Kampala and Entebbe in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kampala $57
    Entebbe $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kampala $114
    Entebbe $80
Compare Hotels in Kampala and Entebbe

Looking for a hotel in Kampala or Entebbe? 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.

Hotels in Kampala


Hotels in Entebbe


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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: Kampala Hotel Prices and Entebbe Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kampala $2.41
    Entebbe $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kampala

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:


  • Taxi around town
    $3.86

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

  • Entebbe Airport taxi. For a safe, affordable and reliable 24/7 airport transfer.: $45
  • Entebbe kampala airport transfers: $80
  • Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala: $129
  • Full-Day Kampala Trip with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $200
  • From 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Transfer: $2,200

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Entebbe

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Entebbe:

  • ENTEBBE AIRPORT: Executive Airport Transfer Package: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Entebbe?

Prices for flights to both Entebbe and Kampala 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kampala $8.11
    Entebbe $32
Typical Food Prices in Kampala

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:


  • Lunch for 2
    $1.54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kampala.

  • Like a local cooking Tours: $26
  • Cooking Class for Typical Ugandan Food in Kampala: $31
  • Three-Hour Food Tour: $41
  • Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
  • Momma Ida's Ugandan Cuisine Cooking Tour: $75
  • Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
  • The Food Tour | Uganda | Half day: $123
  • Kampala cooking tour: $133
  • Half-day Kampala City Tour and Traditional Dance Show with Dinner (7-Hours): $147
  • Kampala food tour: $205

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kampala -
    Entebbe $34

Tours and Activities in Kampala

Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Uganda Community Tour: $15
  • African Fabric Market Tour : $18
  • Kampala Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Female Guides: $20
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour with Optional Gaddafi Mosque: $24
  • Kampala:Guided walking tour: $25
  • Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options: $25
  • Tombs, King’s palace and Gaddafi mosque walk tours: $26
  • Steve Kampala Walking tours: $27
  • Kampala Guided walking Tour: $30
  • Inside Kampala walking tour (Female guided): $33
  • Running City Tour of Kampala at Dawn (7 KMs | Sundays): $33
  • Rent A Bike And Cycle Your Own Adventure: $34

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 …: $135
  • 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200
  • 3-Day Gorilla & Golden Monkeys Experience: $2,310
  • 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: $3,437
  • 4 Day Gorilla Experience Tour from Entebbe: $4,500
  • The Pearl of Africa - your 8 days/7 nights safari adventure: $4,536
  • Uganda: Highlights tour with Gorillas, Boat safaris & nature: $4,978

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kampala -
    Entebbe $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

  • Entebbe and club,pub and bar crawl experiences: $35
  • Kampala Pub Crawl | Uganda | 4 hours: $65


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kampala and Entebbe, we can see that Entebbe is more expensive. And not only is Kampala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kampala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kampala 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 Kampala.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kampala Expensive? and Is Entebbe Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kampala or Entebbe?

Kampala has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Entebbe. When comparing the sizes of Kampala and Entebbe, 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.

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