Is Entebbe Expensive?

Is Entebbe expensive to visit?

Entebbe is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $90. Compared to the rest of Africa, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Africa for its travel costs, comparable to places like Antsiranana and Jinja.

How expensive is Entebbe?

On average, visitors spend about $90 per day when visiting Entebbe (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $181 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Entebbe here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Entebbe?

A weekend trip to Entebbe costs about $271 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $542.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Entebbe?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Entebbe costs around $632 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,264.

Is it expensive to backpack in Entebbe?

Entebbe is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $18 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $17 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $20. (See hostel prices in Entebbe here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Entebbe.

  • $18 for a dorm bed at Elementis Entebbe

Are hotels expensive in Entebbe?

Hotel prices in Entebbe are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $71 per night for a room on average. There are around 1 five star hotels in the city and they average $106 per night. Three star hotels average $88 a night and two star hotels average $193 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Entebbe
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 1 $106
4 stars 5 $125
3 stars 38 $88
2 stars 5 $193
1 star 3 $58
No rating 1 $35

Berkely Road, Entebbe
Overall Rating 8.7
Nambi Road plot 3, Entebbe
Overall Rating 8.7

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Entebbe?

Activities and things to do in Entebbe can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $34 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.

    • 1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour: $50
    • 4 Day Gorilla Experience Tour from Entebbe: $4,752
    • Entebbe: Guided Walking Tour: $26
    • Entebbe: Equator Line Tour & Sunset Boat Ride on Lake …: $150
    • From Entebbe/Kampala: Mabamba Birding Experience: $260
    • Kampala: Ngamba Chimpanzee Trek & Entebbe Equator Boat Tour: $350
    • 3 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Forest Tour: $1,820
    • 3day bwindi Gorilla tracking and Batwa experience: $2,200

    Is food expensive in Entebbe?

    Food in Entebbe can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $32 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $27. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    Is transportation expensive in Entebbe?

    Local transportation in Entebbe can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $18 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $20. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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