Alternatives
Cheaper alternatives to Zanzibar
Zanzibar costs USD 150–250 per person per day at a mid-range style. These 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.
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
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South Africa
South AfricaSouth 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 2
Thailand
ThailandThailand 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 3
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 4
Mexico
MexicoMexico 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 5
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 6
Colombia
ColombiaColombia 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 7
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & 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
- Shares with your original: beach, relaxation, romance
- 8
Egypt
EgyptEgypt 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
- Shares with your original: beach, romance, culture