Average cost of trip to South Africa

A lot of people want to visit South Africa 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 South Africa from

How much does it cost to fly to South Africa? High season for flights to South Africa spans from July to August — prepare to pay $822.00 and more for your return flight to South Africa. The period from September to November is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $618.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in South Africa

How much do hotels charge per night in South Africa? High season in South Africa runs from July to December. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $43.00. Low season spans from January to March. You can get a room for a night for as low as $21.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $40.60 per night, but prices can go up to 5% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in South Africa

How much does food in South Africa cost? The average cost of food and drinks in South Africa is R0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in South Africa would cost you around R99.11 ($5.08). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around R186.13 ($9.54). 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 South Africa is around R22.83 ($1.17). A soft drink is around R13.27 ($0.68) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around R32.58 ($1.67) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are R69.65 ($3.57) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in South Africa

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in South Africa? Guided group tours are approximately R728.71 ($37.35) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in South Africa on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in South Africa

How much does airport transfer cost in South Africa? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately R231.78 ($11.88).

☀ Weather in South Africa

The hottest season in South Africa runs from November to April. The average temperature is around 23 °C. The rainy season is from May to July with average rainfall of 47mm.