How much does a trip to Uganda 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.
- BedUGX 2,100,000 45%
- FoodUGX 1,260,000 27%
- TransportUGX 560,000 12%
- SightsUGX 700,000 15%
What a day costs in Uganda
Per person, in UGX
A mid-range day in Uganda costs about UGX 330,000 per person: UGX 150,000 for a bed, UGX 90,000 for food, UGX 40,000 for local transport and UGX 50,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about UGX 85,000; in comfort, about UGX 840,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $77.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or basic guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | UGX 30,000 | UGX 150,000 | UGX 350,000 |
| Food a dayStreet food / casual restaurants / good restaurants with a drink · Source | UGX 25,000 | UGX 90,000 | UGX 220,000 |
| Transport a dayMatatus and boda bodas / short taxi ride / mostly taxis · Source | UGX 10,000 | UGX 40,000 | UGX 120,000 |
| Sights a dayOne low-cost sight / one main paid sight / guided tour or two sights · Source | UGX 20,000 | UGX 50,000 | UGX 150,000 |
| A day in total | UGX 85,000 | UGX 330,000 | UGX 840,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Uganda 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 UGX 4,620,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | UGX 255,000$60 | UGX 990,000$232 | UGX 2,520,000$591 |
| 7 days | UGX 595,000$139 | UGX 2,310,000$541 | UGX 5,880,000$1,378 |
| 14 days | UGX 1,190,000$279 | UGX 4,620,000$1,083 | UGX 11,760,000$2,756 |
| 30 days | UGX 2,550,000$598 | UGX 9,900,000$2,320 | UGX 25,200,000$5,905 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Uganda cost per day?
For one person, about UGX 85,000 on a budget, UGX 330,000 mid-range or UGX 840,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Uganda?
For one person, about UGX 595,000 on a budget, UGX 2,310,000 mid-range or UGX 5,880,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Uganda?
About UGX 2,380,000 on a budget, UGX 9,240,000 mid-range or UGX 23,520,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Uganda expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Uganda costs about $77. Of the 112 destinations we price, 17 are cheaper and 94 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Uganda?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: UGX 150,000 of the UGX 330,000 a day, about 45%.
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.