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Zanzibar Transfer Cost Calculator

Zanzibar transfer cost calculator — airport, port, hotel transfer, taxi, ferry from Dar to Stone Town.

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Getting around Zanzibar — typical transfer costs

Zanzibar transfers are typically priced in USD by the operator and converted to TZS at booking. Costs vary by route, time of day, and whether the vehicle is private or shared.

Routes most travellers need

  • ZNZ Airport → Stone Town — 15 minutes, ~USD 15.
  • ZNZ Airport → Nungwi/Kendwa (north) — 1.5 hours, ~USD 50 private taxi or USD 15 shared shuttle.
  • ZNZ Airport → Paje/Jambiani (east) — 1 hour, ~USD 45.
  • Dar → Stone Town by ferry — Azam Marine, 2 hours. Economy USD 35, VIP USD 60.
  • Dar → Stone Town by air — 25 minutes, ~USD 75. Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, ATCL.

Money-saving tips

  1. Pre-book hotel transfers — usually cheaper and more reliable than airport touts.
  2. Shared shuttles — save 70%+ on point-to-point taxis if your hotel is on the popular route.
  3. Ferry pre-booking via Azam Marine app — slightly cheaper than at the port and avoids touts.
  4. Bajaji (tuk-tuk) for short Stone Town hops — TZS 5,000–15,000.

Visa & airport tips

Zanzibar requires the same Tanzania visa as Mainland (see Visa by Nationality). Customs at ZNZ is fast in the morning; afternoon arrivals may queue. There's a tourist tax of ~USD 1/night collected by hotels (the Hotel Levy).

Pair with Safari Cost and Kilimanjaro Cost for a multi-stop Tanzania itinerary.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Zanzibar Transfer Cost Calculator free?
Yes. Every Tawala tool is free to use, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser. We do not log or store any value you enter.
Are the figures up to date for 2026?
Yes. We track changes to TRA rates, statutory contributions and sector tariffs and update affected tools the same week any change is gazetted.
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes — every tool is mobile-friendly and works on any phone with a browser. No app install required.
Where do the formulas come from?
Each calculator is built from primary sources: TRA Acts and Practice Notes, NSSF Act regulations, NHIF tariffs, BoT rates and ministry gazettes. We add a citation and date stamp at the foot of each tool.

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