Mid-Range Travel Guide: Juba

Accommodation

$60-150 per night

Mid-range hotels with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and decent amenities

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, and international cuisine options

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Private taxis, car rentals for day trips, and occasional domestic flights

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided tours, cultural sites, river excursions, and organized day trips

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

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

Stay in guesthouses outside the main business district (generally 30-50% lower rates)

Buy bottled water in bulk from markets rather than hotels (typically 200-300% markup at hotels)

Book accommodation directly with properties rather than through international booking sites (often 10-20% savings)

Travel during rainy season for significantly lower accommodation rates (usually 40-60% discounts)

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses (commonly 15-25% discounts for week-long stays)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and international establishments (typically costs 3-4x more than local options)

Not carrying enough cash - card acceptance is limited and ATMs are scarce (can lead to expensive money exchange situations)

Booking last-minute accommodation during dry season (often 100-200% premium over advance bookings)

Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of shared options (typically 4-6x more expensive)

Not factoring in visa and permit costs which can add $50-200 to trip expenses