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Highest-rated hotelIsland Paradise Inn – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookOctober
Average 4-star hotel price144 € per night
Average 5-star hotel price794 € per night

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In Zanzibar, the expected average temperature in July is 25°C. The warmest month is typically March, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is August.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Zanzibar with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 11 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 11 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 87 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 84 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Zanzibar is Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ), which is 6.5km from the city center.

Other airports include:

Dar Es Salaam Airport, which is 78.9km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Zanzibar, and the most expensive day seems to be Friday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 64 € per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 15 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 117 € per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 33 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar is currently around 409 € per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 115 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Zanzibar is July, with an average price of 82 € per night. The most expensive month is January, when the average room rate can be up to 96 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in August is 92 € per night, which is around 4% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Zanzibar with kids in tow, try Spice Palace Hotel.