Mid-Range Travel Guide: Chad

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Mid-range hotels in N'Djamena, comfortable guesthouses, private rooms with basic amenities

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, occasional international cuisine, bottled water

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Private taxis, occasional domestic flights, hired vehicles for longer distances

Activities

$25-75 per day

National park entries, guided tours, cultural experiences, museum visits

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

Use shared bush taxis and local transport instead of private vehicles (75-90% savings)

Stay in smaller towns outside N'Djamena when possible (accommodation typically 40-60% less expensive)

Buy bottled water in bulk from local shops rather than hotels (50-70% cheaper)

Travel during dry season for better road conditions and lower transport costs

Negotiate prices for longer stays at guesthouses (often 15-25% discounts for 3+ nights)

Join group tours rather than private excursions (typically 40-60% cost reduction per person)

Underestimating transportation costs - Chad's vast distances and poor road infrastructure make travel expensive

Not budgeting for visa and permit fees which can add $100-300 to trip costs

Relying only on ATMs - cash is essential and banking infrastructure is limited outside major cities

Not factoring in dry season timing - rainy season can double transport costs due to impassable roads