Mid-Range Travel Guide: Gambia

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses, and eco-lodges with private bathrooms and air conditioning

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, fresh seafood spots, and tourist-oriented establishments

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Private taxis, hired cars for day trips, occasional boat transfers, and comfortable inter-city transport

Activities

$20-60 per day

Guided river cruises, national park visits, cultural tours, bird watching excursions, and craft workshops

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and local buses instead of private transport (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses rather than beach resorts (generally 50-70% less expensive)

Visit during the dry season shoulder months for accommodation discounts of 20-40%

Book river cruises and tours directly with local operators rather than through hotels (typically 30-50% cheaper)

Shop for crafts and souvenirs at local markets instead of hotel shops (usually 40-60% lower prices)

Travel overland between destinations instead of flying when possible (generally 60-80% savings)

Only eating at beachfront restaurants and hotels instead of exploring local dining (typically costs 100-200% more)

Taking private taxis for all transport instead of using shared options (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Booking all activities through luxury resorts rather than local operators (generally 50-100% markup)

Visiting only during peak tourist season without considering shoulder season savings (typically 30-60% higher costs)