Mid-Range Travel Guide: Sierraleone

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Mid-range hotels, private rooms in guesthouses, eco-lodges, boutique accommodations with basic amenities

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Local restaurants, hotel dining, mix of street food and sit-down meals, fresh seafood restaurants

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Private taxis for longer distances, mix of shared transport and private rides, occasional domestic flights

Activities

$20-60 per day

Guided tours, national park entries, cultural experiences, boat trips, organized excursions

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

Use shared taxis (poda podas) instead of private taxis for most journeys (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses outside main tourist areas (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Visit during rainy season for accommodation discounts (typically 30-50% lower rates)

Buy fresh produce at local markets for snacks and light meals (usually 50-70% cheaper than shops)

Join group tours instead of private excursions (generally 40-60% cost reduction per person)

Use local SIM cards instead of international roaming (typically 90% cheaper for data and calls)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas (typically costs 100-200% more than local options)

Taking private taxis for all transport instead of learning the shared taxi system (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Not negotiating prices at markets and for services (can overpay by 50-100% in tourist areas)

Booking accommodation last-minute during dry season (typically 40-80% higher than advance bookings)