How much does it cost to travel to Kano? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Kano, in USD and NGN.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (NGN) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (NGN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $15 | NGN 23,000 | $105 | NGN 160,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $30 | NGN 46,000 | $210 | NGN 320,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $65 | NGN 99,000 | $455 | NGN 690,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Nigeria rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Nigeria (0.12844111930897265, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.1, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1518.38094813368 NGN to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Kano
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room
estimate for a basic private room
$10
Cheap local meal
estimate for a simple meal at a local eatery
$2
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal with drinks
$6
Local transport ride
estimate for a short shared taxi or bus fare
$1
Coffee or hot drink
estimate for a coffee or tea at a cafe
$2
Attraction entry fee
estimate for admission to a local historic site
$3
Prepaid SIM card with data
estimate for a basic data plan
$4
Where the money goes
In Kano, the difference between the three cost tiers comes down mostly to comfort and convenience. A budget day at $15 covers basic lodging, simple meals, and shared local transport, while a mid-range day at $30 allows for better food choices, a more private room, and occasional taxi rides. A luxury day at $65 covers upgraded lodging, restaurant meals, and more convenient transport throughout the day. Over a full week, these tiers add up to $105, $210, and $455 respectively.
The cheapest and quietest period to visit falls in March, April, and September, the off-season months, when demand for lodging and transport tends to ease. All the daily and weekly figures given here are estimates based on typical spending patterns rather than fixed rates, so actual costs will vary depending on individual choices and where in the city a traveler stays.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Mar, Apr and Sep.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.