Average cost of trip to Gambia
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Gambia
Updated Feb. 3, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Gambia? You should plan to spend around D6,509.85 ($109.28) per day on your trip to Gambia for one person and D8,254.07 ($138.56) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (D4,765.63 $80.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (D1,105.63 $18.56) and some entertainment (D2,382.82 $40.00) for two. Find more about Gambia travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Gambia cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Gambia is around D90,911.90 ($1,526.13) for one person and around D141,792.15 ($2,380.25) for a couple including flights. March is the cheapest month to go to Gambia.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Gambia?
A lot of people want to visit Gambia and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.
✈ Cost of flights to Gambia from
How much does it cost to fly to Gambia? High season for flights to Gambia spans from July to September — prepare to pay $737.00 and more for your return flight to Gambia. The period from January to March is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $428.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Gambia
How much do hotels charge per night in Gambia? High season in Gambia runs from June to October. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $35.00. Low season spans from November to May. You can get a room for a night for as low as $19.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $28.36 per night, but prices can go up to 23% higher during high season.
| Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2021 | AirBnB | February | $22.67 |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $25.00 |
| Jan. 24, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $25.33 |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $23.42 |
| Jan. 9, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $22.08 |
| Jan. 4, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $28.17 |
| Dec. 30, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $24.17 |
| Dec. 24, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $25.00 |
| Dec. 16, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $21.17 |
| Dec. 6, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $21.58 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Gambia
How much does food in Gambia cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Gambia is D0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Gambia would cost you around D124.50 ($2.09). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around D590.94 ($9.92). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.
How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Gambia is around D20.85 ($0.35). A soft drink is around D17.87 ($0.30) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around D60.76 ($1.02) when you buy it in a bar.
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | D17.87 ≈$0.30 | |
| 🍺 Beer | — | |
| 💧 Bottle of Water | D20.85 ≈$0.35 | |
| Bar Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
| 🍺 Beer | D60.76 ≈$1.02 | |
| 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | — | |
| Meals | ||
| 🍽 Dinner for Two | D590.94 ≈$9.92 | |
| 🌯 Street Food | D124.50 ≈$2.09 | |
| 🍿 Local Snack | — | |
| Added | Type | Price, GMD |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | D17.87 $0.30 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | D44.68 $0.75 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | D311.55 $5.23 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | D311.55 $5.23 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | D58.38 $0.98 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | D1,401.69 $23.53 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | D93.53 $1.57 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | D46.46 $0.78 |
| April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | D20.25 $0.34 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | D17.87 $0.30 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Gambia
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Gambia?
| Type | Average Price |
|---|---|
| 🏰 Group Tour | — |
| 🏛 Museum | — |
| 🤹 Show or Theatre | — |
| 🕺 Night Club | — |
| 🏄 Experience | — |
| Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, GMD |
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🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Gambia
How much does airport transfer cost in Gambia? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately D22.04 ($0.37).
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers | ||
| 🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
| Taxi | ||
| 🚖 Taxi | D22.04 ≈$0.37 | |
| Public Transport | ||
| 🚉 Public Transport | D11.32 ≈$0.19 | |
| Transport Rentals | ||
| 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
| 🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — | |
| Added | Type of Transport | Price, GMD |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | D23.23 $0.39 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | D10.72 $0.18 |
☀ Weather in Gambia
The hottest season in Gambia runs from May to November. The average temperature is around 33 °C. The rainy season is from July to October with average rainfall of 108mm.