How much does a trip to Rwanda 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.
- BedRWF 560,000 44%
- FoodRWF 350,000 28%
- TransportRWF 140,000 11%
- SightsRWF 210,000 17%
What a day costs in Rwanda
Per person, in RWF
A mid-range day in Rwanda costs about RWF 90,000 per person: RWF 40,000 for a bed, RWF 25,000 for food, RWF 10,000 for local transport and RWF 15,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about RWF 23,000; in comfort, about RWF 235,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $61.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightKigali; per person · Source | RWF 15,000 | RWF 40,000 | RWF 100,000 |
| Food a dayKigali; three meals · Source | RWF 6,000 | RWF 25,000 | RWF 60,000 |
| Transport a dayKigali; local travel · Source | RWF 2,000 | RWF 10,000 | RWF 25,000 |
| Sights a dayKigali; sights and tours · Source | Free | RWF 15,000 | RWF 50,000 |
| A day in total | RWF 23,000 | RWF 90,000 | RWF 235,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Rwanda 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 RWF 1,260,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | RWF 69,000$47 | RWF 270,000$183 | RWF 705,000$478 |
| 7 days | RWF 161,000$109 | RWF 630,000$427 | RWF 1,645,000$1,115 |
| 14 days | RWF 322,000$218 | RWF 1,260,000$854 | RWF 3,290,000$2,230 |
| 30 days | RWF 690,000$468 | RWF 2,700,000$1,830 | RWF 7,050,000$4,778 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Rwanda cost per day?
For one person, about RWF 23,000 on a budget, RWF 90,000 mid-range or RWF 235,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Rwanda?
For one person, about RWF 161,000 on a budget, RWF 630,000 mid-range or RWF 1,645,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Rwanda?
About RWF 644,000 on a budget, RWF 2,520,000 mid-range or RWF 6,580,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Rwanda expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Rwanda costs about $61. Of the 112 destinations we price, 10 are cheaper and 101 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Rwanda?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: RWF 40,000 of the RWF 90,000 a day, about 44%.
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.