How much does a trip to Madagascar 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.
- BedMGA 1,400,000 51%
- FoodMGA 700,000 26%
- TransportMGA 210,000 8%
- SightsMGA 420,000 15%
What a day costs in Madagascar
Per person, in MGA
A mid-range day in Madagascar costs about MGA 195,000 per person: MGA 100,000 for a bed, MGA 50,000 for food, MGA 15,000 for local transport and MGA 30,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about MGA 57,000; in comfort, about MGA 520,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $42.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightGuesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in Antananarivo · Source | MGA 30,000 | MGA 100,000 | MGA 250,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Antananarivo · Source | MGA 15,000 | MGA 50,000 | MGA 120,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Antananarivo · Source | MGA 2,000 | MGA 15,000 | MGA 50,000 |
| Sights a dayPaid sights or activities near Antananarivo · Source | MGA 10,000 | MGA 30,000 | MGA 100,000 |
| A day in total | MGA 57,000 | MGA 195,000 | MGA 520,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Madagascar 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 MGA 2,730,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | MGA 171,000$37 | MGA 585,000$127 | MGA 1,560,000$340 |
| 7 days | MGA 399,000$87 | MGA 1,365,000$297 | MGA 3,640,000$793 |
| 14 days | MGA 798,000$174 | MGA 2,730,000$595 | MGA 7,280,000$1,586 |
| 30 days | MGA 1,710,000$373 | MGA 5,850,000$1,275 | MGA 15,600,000$3,400 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Madagascar cost per day?
For one person, about MGA 57,000 on a budget, MGA 195,000 mid-range or MGA 520,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Madagascar?
For one person, about MGA 399,000 on a budget, MGA 1,365,000 mid-range or MGA 3,640,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Madagascar?
About MGA 1,596,000 on a budget, MGA 5,460,000 mid-range or MGA 14,560,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Madagascar expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Madagascar costs about $42. Of the 112 destinations we price, 2 are cheaper and 109 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Madagascar?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: MGA 100,000 of the MGA 195,000 a day, about 51%.
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.