Is Dakar Expensive?

Is Dakar expensive to visit?

Dakar is a fairly affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $82. 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 Kampala and Tangier.

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How expensive is Dakar?

The average cost of traveling to Dakar can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $82 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Dakar here.

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

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Dakar will cost around $246 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $493.

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

On average, a one week trip to Dakar costs about $575 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,149.

Is it expensive to backpack in Dakar?

Dakar is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 3 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $18 per night. (See hostel prices in Dakar here.) Keep in mind that you'll find a wide range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $28 and the cheapest around $12 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Dakar?

Activities and things to do in Dakar 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 $15 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $14.

• Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local: $120
• Mamelles Lighthouse and Ngor Island (Walking Tour): $130
• Full day: City tour of Dakar and Gorée Island: $216
• Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour: $130
• Your private driver & tour guide in Senegal-the shell island: $276
• Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour : $174
• Dakar City Tour and Goree Island: $162
• Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour: $160

Is food expensive in Dakar?

Food in Dakar can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $37 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $34. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Authentic Jollof Cooking Class: $99
• Senegalese Street Food Tour in Dakar: $115

Is transportation expensive in Dakar?

Local transportation in Dakar can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $6 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $6. 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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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.