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πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ Yemen Budget Travel Guide

What Yemen really costs β€” daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.

Yemen is excellent value β€” your money goes a long way here. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $30 budget, $65 mid-range, and $230+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Where the money goes

Daily cost breakdown

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$15$33$115
Food & drink$8$16$58
Transport$4$8$30
Activities & extras$4$8$28
Trip totals

Estimated total by trip length (per person)

DurationBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
5 days$150–$240$325–$488$1,150+
7 days$210–$336$455–$683$1,610+
10 days$300–$480$650–$975$2,300+
14 days$420–$672$910–$1,365$3,220+
21 days$630–$1,008$1,365–$2,048$4,830+

Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.

FAQ

Yemen cost FAQ

How much does a trip to Yemen cost?
Per person per day (excl. flights): budget ~$30, mid-range ~$65, luxury from $230+. A week runs roughly $455–$683 mid-range.
Is Yemen expensive?
Yemen is excellent value β€” your money goes a long way here.
What's a daily backpacker budget for Yemen?
Around $30 a day covers hostels or guesthouses, local food, public transport and free sights.
How much do I need for a week in Yemen?
Roughly $210 budget, $455 mid-range and $1,610+ luxury per person, excluding flights.
When is the cheapest time to visit Yemen?
Travel in the shoulder or low season (either side of β€”) for the lowest prices and fewer crowds.
How can I save money in Yemen?
Eat where locals eat, use public transport, travel off-peak and book accommodation ahead.
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