Alternatives

Cheaper alternatives to Zanzibar

Zanzibar costs USD 150–250 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 8 destinations come in at least 10% lower per day while still fitting a similar kind of trip.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Zanzibar's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Cheaper alternatives to Zanzibar

  1. 1

    South Africa

    South Africa

    South Africa runs about 37% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 83–170 per person per day
    • 37% cheaper per day
    • Best February to April

    Destination guide

  2. 2

    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand runs about 48% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 48% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March

    Destination guide

  3. 3

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka runs about 50% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 50% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March

    Destination guide

  4. 4

    Mexico

    Mexico

    Mexico runs about 43% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 80–150 per person per day
    • 43% cheaper per day
    • Best November to April

    Destination guide

  5. 5

    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia runs about 41% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 41% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March

    Destination guide

  6. 6

    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia runs about 53% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 53% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March

    Destination guide

  7. 7

    Kerala & Goa

    India

    Kerala & Goa runs about 61% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 55–100 per person per day
    • 61% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March

    Destination guide

  8. 8

    Egypt

    Egypt

    Egypt runs about 50% cheaper per day on the ground than Zanzibar.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 50% cheaper per day
    • Best October to March

    Destination guide

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