Mid-Range Travel Guide: Sudan

The sweet spot of travel - comfortable accommodations, diverse dining, and quality experiences without breaking the bank

Daily Budget: $80-210 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Sudan

$35-85 per night

Mid-range hotels, private rooms with air conditioning, tourist-standard guesthouses

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, occasional international cuisine

$10-30 per day

Private taxis, hired cars for day trips, mix of public and private transport

$20-60 per day

Guided tours, archaeological sites, cultural experiences, boat trips

Currency: SDG Sudanese Pound (though USD is widely accepted and often preferred for tourism services)

Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style

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

Use shared taxis and public buses instead of private transport (saves 70-85% on transportation costs)

Stay in Sudanese-run guesthouses rather than international-standard hotels (usually 50-70% less expensive)

Visit cultural sites and museums during off-peak hours for potential local discounts

Buy bottled water and snacks from local shops rather than tourist areas (typically 40-60% markup in tourist zones)

Travel during shoulder seasons when accommodation prices drop significantly

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses (often 15-25% discount for weekly rates)

Relying solely on private taxis instead of learning public transport routes (can triple daily transport costs)

Eating only at hotel restaurants and tourist-oriented establishments (typically 100-200% more expensive than local options)

Not carrying enough cash - card acceptance is limited and ATMs may be scarce, leading to expensive currency exchange fees

Booking accommodation without confirming generator/power availability, potentially requiring costly last-minute changes