{"id":230,"date":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/cost-of-travel-in-uganda\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T09:38:57","slug":"cost-of-travel-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/rta.travelblox.eu\/en\/uganda\/practical-info\/cost-of-travel-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Cost of travel in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cost of travel in Uganda<\/h2>\n

Planning your budget for a trip to Uganda? For a safari destination, Uganda is among the affordable options. In this guide, we share average prices for hotels, food, and drinks so you know what to expect and how to plan your daily spending.<\/h4><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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How to handle money while travelling in Uganda<\/h2> \t

Heads-up: Uganda runs mostly on cash<\/strong>
You can pay national park entrance fees by credit card, but nearly everything else \u2013 meals, fuel, shopping \u2013 is paid in cash.<\/p>\n

Cards & payments<\/strong>
Don\u2019t count on using your foreign debit card. Most restaurants, lodges, and campsites don\u2019t accept them. Credit cards (Visa & Mastercard) might work at more upmarket hotels and restaurants, but that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n

ATMs & banks<\/strong>
You\u2019ll find ATMs across Uganda, especially in bigger towns. The most reliable banks are Stanbic and Barclays, which accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. There are daily withdrawal limits with foreign cards, so bring more than one \u2013 just in case.<\/p>\n

Bring extra cash<\/strong>
We recommend carrying some Euros or US Dollars in cash for the unexpected. Important to know:<\/p>\n