Mid-Range Travel Guide: Liberia

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

Daily Budget: $82-220 per day

Complete breakdown of costs for mid-range travel in Liberia

$35-85 per night

Mid-range hotels with air conditioning, private bathrooms, guesthouses with amenities, decent furnishings and reliable electricity

$15-40 per day

Mix of local restaurants and international cuisine, hotel dining, fresh seafood restaurants, occasional Western meals

$12-35 per day

Private taxis for longer distances, mix of shared and private transport, occasional car rental for day trips

$20-60 per day

Guided tours, national park visits, cultural experiences, boat trips, organized excursions with local guides

Currency: LRD Liberian Dollar (though USD is widely accepted and often preferred)

Curated experiences perfect for your mid-range travel style

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

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

Stay in local guesthouses outside Monrovia where accommodation costs are generally 40-60% lower

Book accommodation during rainy season for 25-50% discounts on room rates

Buy snacks and drinks from local shops rather than hotels (typically 200-300% markup at hotels)

Join group tours instead of private excursions (usually 50-70% cost reduction per person)

Travel overland between cities rather than domestic flights (generally 60-80% cheaper)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas (typically costs 150-300% more than local options)

Taking private taxis everywhere instead of shared transport (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Not carrying small bills for local purchases (often results in no change and overpaying)

Booking last-minute accommodation in peak season (typically 40-100% price premium)

Not budgeting for tips and informal fees which are customary (can add 15-25% to daily costs)