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Madagascar Trip Cost Calculator

Madagascar is cheap on the ground but expensive to get around — roads are rough, distances are vast, and most travelers end up flying or hiring 4x4s with drivers.

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Comfortable mid-range hotels, private 4x4 with driver (USD 120/day is typical).

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Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Madagascar. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 20USD 80USD 350
Food & drinkUSD 10USD 25USD 60
Local transportUSD 30USD 100USD 200
IncidentalsUSD 10USD 20USD 50
Daily totalUSD 70USD 225USD 660

Madagascar budget wisdom

1

A 4x4 with driver is USD 100 to 150/day — splitting it across 4 travelers transforms the budget.

2

Domestic flights save days of driving on RN7 — worth the splurge on longer trips.

3

Cash is king outside Tana — bring EUR or USD to change.

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