Make it a trip · Zanzibar, Tanzania
What Zanzibar costs
once you land
Real prices, from the airport ride to a room for the night, each with where we found it. Checked October 2026, around Stone Town.
Prices as the source quoted them.
Arriving
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Taxi to Stone Town Range
Fixed rate taxis wait outside arrivals. Agree the price before you get in.
Source: AirConnect, Zanzibar airport taxis (2026)
US$15 to US$20 Book an airport pickup -
Tourist visa plus Zanzibar insurance Fixed
For AU, NZ, GB, CA, IE, NL, DE, FR passports.
Visa 50 USD, single entry, 90 days, e-visa or on arrival. Includes the 44 USD Zanzibar travel insurance, compulsory and sold only through the official Visit Zanzibar portal.
Sources: Duma Explorer, Tanzania safari visa guide 2026 (2026-07), Wikipedia, visa policy of Tanzania (2026), VisasNews, Tanzania mandatory travel insurance (2026-09)
US$94 -
Tourist visa plus Zanzibar insurance Fixed
For US passports.
US citizens pay 100 USD for a one year multiple entry visa. Includes the 44 USD Zanzibar travel insurance, compulsory and sold only through the official Visit Zanzibar portal.
Sources: Duma Explorer, Tanzania safari visa guide 2026 (2026-07), VisasNews, Tanzania mandatory travel insurance (2026-09)
US$144 -
Zanzibar insurance only Fixed
For SG passports.
No visa needed for up to 90 days. The 44 USD Zanzibar travel insurance is compulsory and sold only through the official Visit Zanzibar portal.
Sources: Wikipedia, visa policy of Tanzania (2026), Duma Explorer, Tanzania safari visa guide 2026 (2026-07)
US$44
Getting around
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Dala dala minibus ride Many reports
From the Creek Road terminal in Stone Town.
Sources: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06), Tour Guide, Zanzibar (2026-07)
US$0.30
Eating and drinking
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Lunch menu at a cheap restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$4.10 -
US$5.10
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Dinner for two at a restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$18.70 -
Cappuccino Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$2.20 -
Beer at a pub, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$1.80
At the supermarket
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Water, 1 litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$0.30 -
Coca-Cola at a restaurant, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$0.60 -
Beer from a shop, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Zanzibar (2026-06)
US$1.40
Doing
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Prison Island boat trip, from Range
Usually 20 to 35 USD. Per person, boat included.
Source: Tour Guide, Zanzibar (2026-07)
US$20 Get tickets -
Jozani Forest park entry Many reports
A guide costs 15 to 30 USD extra per person.
Source: Tour Guide, Zanzibar (2026-07)
US$10 Get tickets -
Spice farm tour, from Range
Usually 25 to 45 USD. Per person, transport from Stone Town included.
Source: Tour Guide, Zanzibar (2026-07)
US$25 Book the tour
Sleeping, per night
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Hostel dorm bed Range
Middle half of 4 beach hostels at Paje and Jambiani on Hostelworld, 30 Oct 2026. The cheapest bed was 8 USD. Weekends and peak season cost more.
Source: Hostelworld, Zanzibar hostels (2026-10)
US$16 to US$20 Find a hostel
Prices change. Fixed fees come from official or widely reported figures; ranges are what travellers and operators report for 2026. Some links are affiliate links: they never change what you pay. How we make money.
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