What Djerba costs
Djerba costs little on sights — the market, the synagogue, Djerbahood and the beach are close to free — and the bill only climbs with the Sahara trip and hired transport.
- Hostel
- €13–19 per person, a dorm bed
- Hotel 3*
- €23–31 per person, a double room
- A meal
- €0.45–0.90 street food
Most of what there is to see on Djerba — the market, the synagogue, Djerbahood, the beach — has no entry fee. A hostel bed is €13–19, a restaurant main course €9–16, and the biggest single item on the island is the day tour across the causeway to Tataouine and Chenini, €58 (children €38).
Prices line by line
Houmt Souk, Djerbahood, Guellala village and Sidi Mahrez beach are free; the El Ghriba synagogue asks only a voluntary donation.
The Sahara trip is the only thing that seriously moves the bill. All three variants cross the same causeway and take a full day, and the price depends on whether you go in a group or a private vehicle: a group tour is cheapest, while a private 4x4 to Ksar Ghilane can run up to five times as much per person for a smaller group.
Getting around the island
A metered taxi covers short rides to the beach or the market; for a full day on the island a hired scooter or bike, scooter €15–28/day, bike €15/day, works out cheaper than several short taxi rides.
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Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
What's the biggest expense on Djerba?
The day tour to Tataouine and Chenini, €58 (children €38) in a group.
What's free on Djerba?
The market and the outside of the fort in Houmt Souk, Djerbahood, Guellala village and Sidi Mahrez beach; the synagogue asks only a voluntary donation.
Is it worth renting a scooter?
Yes, if you're on the island for several days. The price is scooter €15–28/day, bike €15/day, and that works out cheaper than a taxi for every single ride.
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How well does Djerba suit you?
→Six questions: a score for this place and others like it.
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