Mid-Range Travel Guide: Niamey

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

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

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, occasional international cuisine

Transportation

$15-35 per day

Private taxis, motorcycle taxis, occasional car rentals for day trips

Activities

$25-65 per day

Guided city tours, museum entries, cultural sites, river excursions

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

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

Stay in neighborhoods away from diplomatic areas where accommodation is typically 40-60% less expensive

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

Visit during weekdays when many activities and tours offer 15-25% discounts

Negotiate prices at markets and for services - initial prices are often 30-50% higher than final rates

Book longer stays at guesthouses for weekly rates that typically offer 20-30% savings per night

Staying only in diplomatic quarter hotels which typically cost 100-200% more than other neighborhoods

Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of learning public transport routes (3-5x more expensive)

Eating exclusively at hotel restaurants rather than exploring local dining options (typically 150-300% markup)