Average cost of trip to Lesotho
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Lesotho
Updated Feb. 3, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Lesotho? You should plan to spend around M2,256.95 ($115.62) per day on your trip to Lesotho for one person and M2,952.26 ($151.24) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (M1,561.63 $80.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (M680.09 $34.84) and some entertainment (M710.54 $36.40) for two. Find more about Lesotho travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Lesotho cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Lesotho is around M41,788.26 ($2,140.75) for one person and around M70,458.75 ($3,609.50) for a couple including flights. October is the cheapest month to go to Lesotho.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Lesotho?
A lot of people want to visit Lesotho 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 Lesotho from
How much does it cost to fly to Lesotho? High season for flights to Lesotho spans from June to August — prepare to pay $1,150.00 and more for your return flight to Lesotho. The period from May to May is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $952.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Lesotho
How much do hotels charge per night in Lesotho? High season in Lesotho runs from June to February. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $41.00. Low season spans from March to May. You can get a room for a night for as low as $16.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $38.18 per night, but prices can go up to 7% higher during high season.
| Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2021 | AirBnB | February | $39.00 |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $38.25 |
| Jan. 24, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $36.50 |
| Jan. 19, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $34.00 |
| Jan. 14, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $40.17 |
| Jan. 9, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $37.00 |
| Jan. 4, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $39.42 |
| Dec. 30, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $40.33 |
| Dec. 16, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $38.50 |
| Dec. 11, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $35.42 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Lesotho
How much does food in Lesotho cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Lesotho is M0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Lesotho would cost you around M121.03 ($6.20). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around M265.87 ($13.62). 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 Lesotho is around M9.17 ($0.47). A soft drink is around M11.91 ($0.61) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around M24.01 ($1.23) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are M31.04 ($1.59) per cocktail.
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | M11.91 ≈$0.61 | |
| 🍺 Beer | — | |
| 💧 Bottle of Water | M9.17 ≈$0.47 | |
| Bar Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
| 🍺 Beer | M24.01 ≈$1.23 | |
| 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | M31.04 ≈$1.59 | |
| Meals | ||
| 🍽 Dinner for Two | M265.87 ≈$13.62 | |
| 🌯 Street Food | M121.03 ≈$6.20 | |
| 🍿 Local Snack | — | |
| Added | Type | Price, LSL |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | M9.96 $0.51 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | M24.60 $1.26 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | M172.76 $8.85 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | M172.76 $8.85 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | M31.50 $1.61 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | M417.00 $21.36 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | M64.42 $3.30 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | M463.22 $23.73 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | M23.23 $1.19 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | M15.62 $0.80 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Lesotho
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Lesotho?
| Type | Average Price |
|---|---|
| 🏰 Group Tour | — |
| 🏛 Museum | — |
| 🤹 Show or Theatre | M169.63 ≈$8.69 |
| 🕺 Night Club | — |
| 🏄 Experience | — |
| Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, LSL |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | M223.00 $11.42 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | M66.95 $3.43 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | M223.00 $11.42 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Lesotho
How much does airport transfer cost in Lesotho? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately M76.13 ($3.90).
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers | ||
| 🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
| Taxi | ||
| 🚖 Taxi | M76.13 ≈$3.90 | |
| Public Transport | ||
| 🚉 Public Transport | M60.51 ≈$3.10 | |
| Transport Rentals | ||
| 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
| 🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — | |
| Added | Type of Transport | Price, LSL |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | M29.20 $1.50 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | M146.00 $7.48 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | M7.42 $0.38 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | M8.20 $0.42 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | M146.00 $7.48 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | M146.00 $7.48 |
☀ Weather in Lesotho
The hottest season in Lesotho runs from October to March. The average temperature is around 29 °C. The rainy season is from November to February with average rainfall of 51mm.