Mid-Range Travel Guide: Mongolia

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Mid-range ger camps with private facilities, comfortable guesthouses, standard hotels in urban areas

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented dining, hotel meals, traditional Mongolian barbecue experiences

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Mix of public transport and taxis in cities, organized transport to tourist sites, domestic flights for long distances

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided day tours, horseback riding experiences, cultural performances, museum visits, moderate adventure activities

Stay in traditional ger camps outside peak summer months for 40-60% savings on accommodation

Eat at local canteens and markets instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared transport instead of private vehicles (75-85% cost reduction)

Book multi-day tours directly with local operators rather than international agencies for 30-50% savings

Travel during shoulder seasons (May-June, September) for 25-40% lower accommodation rates

Buy supplies and snacks at local markets rather than tourist areas (50-70% cheaper)

Join group tours instead of private tours to split costs among multiple travelers

Only eating at tourist-oriented restaurants in Ulaanbaatar instead of local eateries (typically 100-200% markup)

Booking last-minute accommodation during Naadam festival season (prices increase 200-400%)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using public transport (3-5x more expensive daily)

Not accounting for remote area premium pricing where supplies are 50-100% more expensive than cities