Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Monrovia

Accommodation

$15-35 per night

Basic guesthouses, budget hotels, shared rooms in hostels or local family-run establishments

Food & Dining

$8-20 per day

Local street food, market stalls, small local restaurants, rice and cassava-based meals

Transportation

$3-12 per day

Shared taxis, public buses, walking, occasional motorcycle taxi for short distances

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free beach visits, local markets, walking tours, occasional museum entry, community cultural experiences

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

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

Stay in local guesthouses rather than international hotels (generally 50-70% less expensive)

Shop at local markets for snacks and water instead of hotel shops (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Book accommodation during weekdays rather than weekends (usually 20-30% lower rates)

Negotiate taxi fares in advance and consider walking for short distances (can save 30-50% on transport)

Join group tours rather than private tours when available (typically 40-60% cheaper per person)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas instead of exploring local food options (typically costs 100-200% more)

Taking private taxis for every trip instead of using shared transport (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Not carrying small bills for local purchases, leading to overpaying due to lack of change (can add 20-40% to daily costs)

Booking accommodation last-minute during peak periods (typically 50-100% higher rates than advance booking)