Is Entebbe expensive to visit?
Entebbe is a smaller destination that draws visitors with a range of travel styles, spending habits, and budget preferences. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly hostels to mid-range hotels to high-end luxury properties.
Entebbe can be very expensive if you want it to be, but there are ways to cut down on your costs, like looking for discounts and coupons.
On average, budget travelers spend $52 (USh193,540) per day, mid-range travelers spend $120 (USh441,939) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $233 (USh860,067) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Entebbe.
Within Africa, Entebbe is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Jinja or Cape Town.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Entebbe Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Entebbe?
The average Entebbe trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Entebbe travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Entebbe cost?
Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
It's essential to keep realistic expectations for your travel budget. Many people think they can visit Entebbe cheaply, but most travelers aren't comfortable with an extreme "shoestring" budget. Consider what you truly enjoy on vacation. Do you prefer resorts, vacation homes, or hostels? Is experiencing attractions and dining important to you? Your budget and itinerary will depend on your answers to these questions.
What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?
Although you may consider yourself a budget traveler, unless you're ready to cut out many creature comforts, you'll likely spend much more than the $52 per day that young budget travelers often get by on.
For backpackers, this tight budget typically involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest eateries or fast food joints, using public transportation, and sticking to free attractions.
Fortunately, Entebbe features plenty of hostels, including Elementis Entebbe. At hostels like these, you can find cheap dorm beds and a vibrant social atmosphere, though amenities are often scarce.
What Makes You an Average Traveler?
Couples and families traveling for leisure often prefer mid-range hotels, dine at popular eateries, and visit key museums and attractions that require an entry fee. Visitors to Entebbe typically prioritize the major attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks during their stay. It's important to remember that most activities will cost you money. Consequently, you should anticipate your daily budget to be closer to $120 per person, per day.
What Luxury Travel Looks Like
If you're looking for a complete getaway that features every luxury and a high level of service, plan on a cost of about $233 daily. To enjoy nicer hotels, dine at award-winning venues, indulge in extravagant experiences, and travel around the destination with taxis or private drivers, you'll need to set aside a luxury budget.
Accommodation Budget in Entebbe
Entebbe has a wide range of hotel prices. Luxury hotels come with higher price tags and better amenities, and prices are much steeper during peak season. On average, a room costs $71 in the off-season and averages $132 during peak season. Overall, you can expect prices from $43 to $237. Hostels, especially dorms, are cheaper alternatives. You can save by traveling in the low season, booking in advance, or looking for special offers.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Entebbe for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $85 (USh313,831). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $43 (USh156,916) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Entebbe? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Entebbe include:
- Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe starting at $135
- 2 Friends ENTEBBE Beach Hotel starting at $86
- ViaVia Guesthouse Entebbe starting at $51
- Egg Botanical View starting at $50
Traveling in the low or shoulder season (and not in ) means you'll enjoy lower accommodation prices and fewer tourists around.
Transportation Budget in Entebbe
Entebbe does not has a good public transit system.
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On average, past travelers have spent $19 (USh68,582) per person, per day, on local transportation in Entebbe. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Entebbe is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$19
USh68,582
A few of the typical hotel transfers and transportation services include:
- Entebbe Airport Transfers for $72 details
How much does it cost to go to Entebbe? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Entebbe will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Entebbe
One of the biggest draws for travelers is the food, so be sure to savor the local flavors.
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While restaurant and meal prices in Entebbe can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Entebbe is $58 (USh214,718) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$58
USh214,718
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Entebbe is around $58 (USh214718) per person, with previous travelers spending from $26 to $106. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Entebbe are as follows:
- Breakfast: $6 to $17
- Lunch: $9 to $23
- Dinner: $17 to $41
- Coffee: $5
- Fast Food or Street Food: $9
Entebbe has a wide range of food selections, ranging from Indian food to Chinese food and many in between. Faze 3 is a newer restaurant that has a terrace where you can sit outside with beautiful views of the lake. This restaurant offers Western food, Indian food, delicious coffee and refreshing fruit smoothies.
If you want pizza there are two places to choose from. Goretties Pizza is on the shore of the lake. It has great pizza but at dusk, there tends to be a lot of bugs so plan accordingly. Nickey's Pizza is on Kampala Road. This restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating and there are pool tables inside too. For Chinese food, China Garden is a great place to eat. It is located on Kampala road, opposite the war monument. The Gately has great Thai food at night and in the morning, they have a great "English Breakfast" option. Reservations are required here.
Many accommodations throw in breakfast at no extra cost, though others might charge you for it. The price and quality can greatly vary by hotel. Knowing this in advance can help you figure out if you need to spend more money. You might find the hotel's buffet is worth it, or you may prefer to grab a cheaper bite at a local bakery or cafe.
Carry a water bottle with you instead of buying drinks everywhere. It's also good for the environment.
Before you head out on a tour, be sure to find out which meals are included. You could end up paying for some meals out of pocket, which can impact your budget.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Entebbe
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Entebbe typically cost an average of $36 (USh133,932) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$36
USh133,932
The National Botanical Gardens in town are worth seeing. The gardens were curated in 1898 and have been used in the old Tarzan films as backdrops. In the gardens, you can witness many different types of birds, monkeys, plants, and trees.
If you wish to see more animals, head to the Entebbe Zoo, which houses many different types of African wildlife. If you aren't planning a safari while visiting Africa, this is a great alternative. The zoo has all different types of animals (lions, zebras, crocodiles, rhinos, hyenas, giraffes, chimpanzees and many others).
A great activity in Entebbe is to take boat trips out on Lake Victoria. You can simply cruise around the lake, or you can book trips that stop at Ngamba Island where you can visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and even do some fishing along the way. Wild Frontiers and Tamani Africa Tours are great companies to book with. Visit the Uganda Reptiles Village and be able to see many different species of some of the deadliest snakes as well as other types of reptiles.
To see the town as a whole, you can book a tour with Bike2go Entebbe and take a biking tour of the whole city. If you wish to buy traditional African crafts at a local market, head over to the Entebbe crafts village where there are vendors selling many different types of craft that are perfect souvenirs for your trip in Uganda. If you wish to spend a day relaxing at the beach, head to Aero Beach, where you can sit on the beach and grab lunch at the restaurant that is on the shore of the lake.
A nice way to explore destinations in Entebbe is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:
- BEST OF ENTEBBE BIKE CYCLING TOUR for $49 details
- ENTEBBE WALKING TOUR for $50 details
- 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour for $50 details
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.