How much does a trip to Kenya cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedKES 70,000 46%
- FoodKES 33,600 22%
- TransportKES 14,000 9%
- SightsKES 35,000 23%
What a day costs in Kenya
Per person, in KES
A mid-range day in Kenya costs about KES 10,900 per person: KES 5,000 for a bed, KES 2,400 for food, KES 1,000 for local transport and KES 2,500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about KES 3,200; in comfort, about KES 30,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $84.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm / 3-star / 4-star in Nairobi · Source | KES 1,500 | KES 5,000 | KES 12,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Nairobi · Source | KES 900 | KES 2,400 | KES 6,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Nairobi · Source | KES 300 | KES 1,000 | KES 4,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day of sights in Nairobi · Source | KES 500 | KES 2,500 | KES 8,000 |
| A day in total | KES 3,200 | KES 10,900 | KES 30,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Kenya trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to KES 152,600.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | KES 9,600$74 | KES 32,700$252 | KES 90,000$693 |
| 7 days | KES 22,400$172 | KES 76,300$587 | KES 210,000$1,616 |
| 14 days | KES 44,800$345 | KES 152,600$1,174 | KES 420,000$3,232 |
| 30 days | KES 96,000$739 | KES 327,000$2,517 | KES 900,000$6,926 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Kenya cost per day?
For one person, about KES 3,200 on a budget, KES 10,900 mid-range or KES 30,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Kenya?
For one person, about KES 22,400 on a budget, KES 76,300 mid-range or KES 210,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Kenya?
About KES 89,600 on a budget, KES 305,200 mid-range or KES 840,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Kenya expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Kenya costs about $84. Of the 112 destinations we price, 23 are cheaper and 88 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Kenya?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: KES 5,000 of the KES 10,900 a day, about 46%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.