How much do five days in Windhoek cost?
Budget around €1223 per person for five days in Windhoek (Namibia), flight included: €948 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in November 2026 — and about €275 on the ground, that is €55 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €948 | €165 | €1113 |
| 5 days | €948 | €275 | €1223 |
| 7 days | €948 | €385 | €1333 |
| 10 days | €948 | €550 | €1498 |
| 14 days | €948 | €770 | €1718 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€948 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€55/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €39 | €193 | €1141 |
| Standard | €55 | €275 | €1223 |
| Comfort | €99 | €495 | €1443 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Windhoek: accommodation ≈ €25, meals ≈ €19, transport and sundries ≈ €11.
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Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Windhoek to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Windhoek cost?
Budget around €1223 per person for five days in Windhoek, flight included: €948 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in November 2026) and about €275 on the ground (€55 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €1141; in comfort you climb to €1443.
What daily budget should I plan for in Windhoek?
About €55 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Namibia: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €39 on a shoestring and €99 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Windhoek an expensive destination?
At €55 a day, Windhoek is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Windhoek?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €948 from Paris, up to €1025 from Geneva. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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