Mid-Range Travel Guide: Ouagadougou

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

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

Food & Dining

$12-30 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, occasional international cuisine

Transportation

$10-25 per day

Private taxis, car rentals for day trips, mix of shared and private transport

Activities

$15-40 per day

Guided tours, cultural attractions, Kampala, organized excursions

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

Use shared taxis and buses instead of private transport (usually 70% less expensive)

Shop at traditional markets rather than tourist craft centers (generally 40-60% lower prices)

Stay in local neighborhoods away from central tourist areas (typically 30-50% cheaper accommodation)

Travel during rainy season for significantly lower accommodation rates (usually 25-40% discounts)

Buy bottled water in bulk from local shops rather than hotels (typically 300% markup at hotels)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas (typically costs 2-3x more than local options)

Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of shared options (usually 4-5x more expensive)

Not negotiating prices at markets and for services (can overpay by 50-100% without bargaining)