Average cost of trip to Madagascar
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Madagascar
Updated Feb. 3, 2021How much money are you going to need for your trip to Madagascar? You should plan to spend around Ar494,015.44 ($111.94) per day on your trip to Madagascar for one person and Ar634,973.58 ($143.88) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (Ar353,057.31 $80.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (Ar128,601.13 $29.14) and some entertainment (Ar153,315.14 $34.74) for two. Find more about Madagascar travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Madagascar cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Madagascar is around Ar7,533,969.43 ($1,707.14) for one person and around Ar12,102,218.59 ($2,742.27) for a couple including flights. February is the cheapest month to go to Madagascar.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Madagascar?
A lot of people want to visit Madagascar 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 Madagascar from
How much does it cost to fly to Madagascar? High season for flights to Madagascar spans from July to August — prepare to pay $1,281.00 and more for your return flight to Madagascar. The period from January to June is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $748.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Madagascar
How much do hotels charge per night in Madagascar? High season in Madagascar runs from August to January. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $36.00. Low season spans from February to March. You can get a room for a night for as low as $15.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $35.64 per night, but prices can go up to 1% higher during high season.
Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
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Feb. 3, 2021 | AirBnB | February | $31.67 |
Jan. 29, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $30.83 |
Jan. 24, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $37.08 |
Jan. 19, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $27.17 |
Jan. 14, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $41.33 |
Jan. 9, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $35.83 |
Jan. 4, 2021 | AirBnB | January | $29.33 |
Dec. 30, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $29.75 |
Dec. 24, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $40.58 |
Dec. 16, 2020 | AirBnB | December | $36.25 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Madagascar
How much does food in Madagascar cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Madagascar is Ar0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Madagascar would cost you around Ar22,242.61 ($5.04). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around Ar38,439.11 ($8.71). 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 Madagascar is around Ar1,588.76 ($0.36). A soft drink is around Ar2,294.87 ($0.52) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around Ar5,516.52 ($1.25) when you buy it in a bar.
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Supermarket Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | Ar2,294.87 ≈$0.52 | |
🍺 Beer | — | |
💧 Bottle of Water | Ar1,588.76 ≈$0.36 | |
Bar Drinks | ||
🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
🍺 Beer | Ar5,516.52 ≈$1.25 | |
🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | — | |
Meals | ||
🍽 Dinner for Two | Ar38,439.11 ≈$8.71 | |
🌯 Street Food | Ar22,242.61 ≈$5.04 | |
🍿 Local Snack | — |
Added | Type | Price, MGA |
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April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Ar2,162.48 $0.49 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | Ar4,457.35 $1.01 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ar31,731.03 $7.19 |
April 23, 2020 | 🌯 Street Food | Ar31,731.03 $7.19 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ar7,590.73 $1.72 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | Ar58,210.32 $13.19 |
April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | Ar7,590.73 $1.72 |
April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Ar2,515.53 $0.57 |
April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | Ar1,588.76 $0.36 |
April 20, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | Ar2,162.48 $0.49 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Madagascar
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Madagascar?
Type | Average Price |
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🏰 Group Tour | — |
🏛 Museum | — |
🤹 Show or Theatre | Ar25,596.66 ≈$5.80 |
🕺 Night Club | — |
🏄 Experience | — |
Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, MGA |
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April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | Ar25,596.66 $5.80 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Madagascar
How much does airport transfer cost in Madagascar? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately Ar5,825.45 ($1.32).
Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
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Transfers | ||
🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
Taxi | ||
🚖 Taxi | Ar5,825.45 ≈$1.32 | |
Public Transport | ||
🚉 Public Transport | Ar617.85 ≈$0.14 | |
Transport Rentals | ||
🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — |
Added | Type of Transport | Price, MGA |
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April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | Ar5,825.45 $1.32 |
April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | Ar573.72 $0.13 |
☀ Weather in Madagascar
The hottest season in Madagascar runs from September to April. The average temperature is around 26 °C. The rainy season is from November to March with average rainfall of 126mm.