Mid-Range Travel Guide: Niger

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Mid-range hotels in cities, comfortable guesthouses, private rooms with basic amenities, eco-lodges

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, traditional cuisine in tourist-friendly settings, occasional international food

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Private bush taxi arrangements, occasional domestic flights, hired 4WD vehicles for desert areas, motorcycle rentals

Activities

$25-70 per day

Guided tours to national parks, cultural experiences, camel treks, museum visits, traditional craft workshops

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

Use shared bush taxis rather than private vehicles for long distances (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses outside city centers for 40-60% accommodation savings

Travel during rainy season for 30-50% discounts on tours and accommodation

Buy supplies and snacks at local markets rather than tourist shops (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Join group tours instead of private guides to reduce activity costs by 40-60%

Carry cash in CFA francs to avoid currency exchange fees and get better local rates

Relying only on hotels in Niamey instead of exploring regional guesthouses (typically 100-200% more expensive)

Not budgeting for vehicle fuel costs when hiring transport (can add 50-100% to quoted prices)

Underestimating visa and permit costs for certain regions (can add $50-150 to trip costs)

Not accounting for seasonal price variations during dry season peak travel months