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How much does a Cape Verde trip cost?
A realistic guide to Cape Verde travel costs — flights, hotels, food, transport and fees — for budget, mid-range and higher-end trips, with a free budget calculator.
Cape Verde can be a mid-range beach holiday or a lean independent adventure — the cost depends far more on how you travel than on the country being expensive. These are planning estimates only; for a figure tailored to your trip, use the budget calculator in our trip planner.
The big costs
- Flights are usually the largest single line, and vary hugely by season and origin. Direct charter flights to Sal and Boa Vista are common from Europe.
- Accommodation ranges from simple guesthouses on the quieter islands to all-inclusive resorts on Sal and Boa Vista.
- Inter-island travel (domestic flights and ferries) adds up if you island-hop.
Rough daily on-the-ground budgets
| Style | Per person, per day (excl. flights) |
|---|---|
| Budget (guesthouses, local food) | Lower |
| Mid-range (good hotels, some tours) | Moderate |
| Higher-end (resorts, private transfers) | Higher |
Don’t forget
- The airport security fee
- An eSIM or local SIM for data
- Travel insurance
- A contingency buffer — ferries and domestic flights can change
Get a personalised estimate
Rather than guess, open the trip planner, enter your nights, number of travellers and style, and pick your currency (GBP, EUR, USD or CAD). It returns an estimated range with a simple breakdown. Prices are estimates only and were last reviewed in July 2026 — always check live prices before booking.
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Last reviewed: July 2026. Travel rules and football data change — always confirm time-sensitive details before you rely on them.