{"id":1310617,"date":"2026-10-26T09:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T09:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?page_id=1310617"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","slug":"cote-d-ivoire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/africa\/cote-d-ivoire\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":1310618,"parent":1302039,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"hw-hub-country","meta":{"footnotes":"","hw_hub_hero_eyebrow":"","hw_hub_hero_h1":"","hw_hub_hero_intro":"","hw_hub_hero_image":"","hw_hub_hero_overlay":"","hw_hub_hero_cta":"","hw_hub_why_title":"","hw_hub_why_body":"","hw_hub_why_link_label":"","hw_hub_why_link_url":"","hw_hub_why_cards":"","hw_hub_stats":"","hw_hub_countries_title":"","hw_hub_countries_intro":"","hw_hub_featured":"","hw_hub_regions":"","hw_hub_hostels_title":"","hw_hub_hostels_intro":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_label":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_url":"","hw_hub_hostels_source":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_type":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_id":"","hw_hub_hostels_currency":"","hw_hub_hostels_count":"","hw_hub_hostels_cache":"","hw_hub_hostels":"","hw_hub_when_title":"","hw_hub_when_intro":"","hw_hub_seasons":"","hw_hub_costs_title":"","hw_hub_costs_body":"","hw_hub_cost_rows":"","hw_hub_cost_note":"","hw_hub_money_reads":"","hw_hub_rail_title":"","hw_hub_rail_body":"","hw_hub_rail_link_label":"","hw_hub_rail_link_url":"","hw_hub_rail_image":"","hw_hub_routes":"","hw_hub_events_title":"","hw_hub_events_intro":"","hw_hub_events_source":"","hw_hub_events_continent":"","hw_hub_events_count":"","hw_hub_events_cache":"","hw_hub_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_events":"","hw_hub_events_pills":"","hw_hub_reads_intro":"","hw_hub_article_rows":"","hw_hub_show_read_time":"","hw_hub_all_title":"","hw_hub_all_body":"","hw_hub_all_cta":"","hw_hub_trips_title":"","hw_hub_trips_note":"","hw_hub_trips":"","hw_hub_faq_title":"","hw_hub_faq_note":"","hw_hub_faqs":"","hw_hub_cta_title":"","hw_hub_cta_body":"","hw_hub_cta_buttons":"","hw_hub_newsletter_title":"","hw_hub_newsletter_body":"","hw_hub_newsletter_shortcode":"","hw_hub_hub_term":"","hw_hub_scope_rows":"","hw_hub_country_hero_eyebrow":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire country guide","hw_hub_country_hero_h1":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire Travel Guide","hw_hub_country_hero_intro":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire is one of West Africa's most dynamic countries: Abidjan's glittering lagoon skyline and coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 nights, colonial Grand-Bassam and the beaches of Assinie, a giant basilica in Yamoussoukro and the waterfalls and forests around Man. It's fast-changing, and few backpackers have discovered it yet.","hw_hub_country_hero_image":"1310618","hw_hub_country_hero_overlay":"medium","hw_hub_country_hero_cta":"Where to go | #cities\r\nWhat it costs | #budget","hw_hub_country_stats":"E-visa | Apply 10 working days ahead\r\n\u20ac40\u201360 | A budget day\r\nCFA 656 | To \u20ac1, fixed rate\r\nNov\u2013Mar | Best months","hw_hub_country_intro_title":"What travelling C\u00f4te d'Ivoire is actually like","hw_hub_country_intro_body":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, or Ivory Coast, sits on the Gulf of Guinea between Ghana and Liberia. It's one of the biggest economies in West Africa, the world's largest cocoa producer and, after years of conflict in the 2000s, one of the region's fastest-growing countries.\r\n\r\nAbidjan, the economic capital, is a huge, modern city built around a lagoon, with skyscrapers on the Plateau, upmarket Cocody, lively Treichville and Yopougon, and a famous nightlife and music scene, the birthplace of coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 and zouglou. French is the official language, alongside dozens of local languages.\r\n\r\nAlong the coast, Grand-Bassam, the first colonial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has crumbling colonial buildings and a long beach, and Assinie is a strip of sand between lagoon and ocean, popular for weekend escapes. The Atlantic here has dangerous currents, so swimming needs real care.\r\n\r\nInland, Yamoussoukro, the political capital, is home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world. In the west, Man is surrounded by forested hills, waterfalls and villages known for their mask dances. Ta\u00ef National Park, a UNESCO site, protects one of the last primary rainforests in West Africa.\r\n\r\nThe north is a different story. The UK advises against all travel to the Northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, to Como\u00e9 National Park and to areas within 40 km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali.\r\n\r\nC\u00f4te d'Ivoire is less set up for backpackers than its neighbours, with few hostels, but it's well connected and easy to explore from Abidjan. A week to ten days covers Abidjan, the coast and Yamoussoukro.","hw_hub_country_facts":"Political capital | Yamoussoukro\r\nEconomic capital | Abidjan\r\nCurrency | West African CFA franc (XOF), fixed at 655.957 to \u20ac1\r\nCash | Up to CFA 500,000; declare foreign currency\r\nLanguages | French; many local languages\r\nVisa | E-visa, collected at Abidjan airport\r\nYellow fever | Certificate mandatory\r\nPassport | Valid 6 months beyond arrival\r\nTime zone | GMT (UTC+0) all year\r\nPlugs and voltage | Type C and E, 230 V\r\nSIM and eSIM | Orange, MTN and Moov\r\nTransport | Ride-hailing apps recommended in Abidjan\r\nBest time to go | November to March","hw_hub_country_cities_title":"Where to go in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_cities_intro":"Most trips centre on Abidjan and the coast, with a trip inland to Yamoussoukro or Man. These are the stops that earn their place, with live hostel counts and dorm prices from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_country_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_country_cities":"Abidjan | Lagoon city with a skyline, museums, Banco forest and West Africa's best nightlife. |  | 1310620 |  | ","hw_hub_country_trips_title":"Pick your kind of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire trip","hw_hub_country_trips_intro":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire rewards a focused trip. Pick one or two of these and build your route from Abidjan.","hw_hub_country_trip_types":"City life and nightlife | orange | food | Eat at Abidjan's maquis, dance to coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 on Rue Princesse and cruise the lagoon. | Maquis dinners;Rue Princesse;Lagoon ferry;Plateau skyline | Plateau;Cocody;Yopougon;Zone 4 | Abidjan | nightlife\nBeaches and lagoons | blue | beach | Explore Grand-Bassam's colonial streets and beach, then head to Assinie's lagoon. | Grand-Bassam beach;Assinie lagoon;Water sports | Grand-Bassam;Assinie;Jacqueville | Abidjan | beaches\nHeritage and architecture | purple | camera | See Grand-Bassam's colonial quarter, St Paul's Cathedral and Yamoussoukro's basilica. | Quartier France;St Paul's Cathedral;Basilica of Our Lady of Peace | Grand-Bassam;Abidjan;Yamoussoukro | Abidjan | culture\nForests and hills | green | mountain | Walk Banco's rainforest in Abidjan and hike the hills and waterfalls around Man. | Banco National Park;Cascade de Man;Dent de Man;Village visits | Banco;Man;Ta\u00ef | Abidjan | hiking\nFood trail | sunset | food | Try atti\u00e9k\u00e9 with grilled fish, alloco, garba and kedjenou. | Atti\u00e9k\u00e9;Alloco;Garba;Kedjenou;Bangui | Maquis;Treichville markets | Abidjan | food\nCoast road to Ghana | teal | train | Follow the coast east from Abidjan via Grand-Bassam and Assinie to the Ghana border at No\u00e9. | Grand-Bassam;Assinie;No\u00e9 border;Accra | Grand-Bassam;Assinie;No\u00e9 | Abidjan | road-trips","hw_hub_country_do_title":"Lagoons, colonial towns and a giant basilica","hw_hub_country_do_body":"Abidjan is the starting point. Admire the skyline from the lagoon, visit St Paul's Cathedral, with its striking modern design, explore the Museum of Civilisations, walk in Banco National Park, a rainforest inside the city, and eat at a maquis, the open-air restaurants where the city socialises.\r\n\r\nGrand-Bassam, about 45 minutes east of Abidjan, was the colonial capital until 1896. Its Quartier France has faded colonial buildings, a national costume museum and a long beach. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site.\r\n\r\nAssinie, further east, is a strip of sand between the lagoon and the ocean, with beach hotels, lagoon trips and water sports, popular with Abidjan residents at weekends.\r\n\r\nYamoussoukro, about three hours north of Abidjan, is the political capital. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, modelled on St Peter's in Rome, is one of the largest churches in the world. Crocodiles live in the lake by the former presidential palace.\r\n\r\nMan, in the west, is a base for hiking among forested hills, the Cascade waterfall, the Dent de Man peak and villages known for their stilt and mask dancers.\r\n\r\nTa\u00ef National Park, in the south-west, is a UNESCO site with chimpanzees and pygmy hippos, but it's remote and needs planning.\r\n\r\nSassandra and San Pedro, on the western coast, have quieter beaches and fishing villages.","hw_hub_country_do_points":"Abidjan | Skyline, museums and Banco\r\nGrand-Bassam | UNESCO colonial town and beach\r\nAssinie | Lagoon and beach\r\nYamoussoukro | Basilica of Our Lady of Peace\r\nMan | Hills, waterfalls and mask dances\r\nTa\u00ef | Rainforest and chimpanzees","hw_hub_country_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_country_do_more":"All things to do guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_food_title":"Atti\u00e9k\u00e9, alloco and maquis","hw_hub_country_food_body":"Ivorian food is hearty and full of flavour. Atti\u00e9k\u00e9, fermented grated cassava similar to couscous, is the national staple, usually served with grilled fish (poisson brais\u00e9), onions and chilli.\r\n\r\nAlloco, fried ripe plantain with chilli and onions, is a favourite street food, and garba, atti\u00e9k\u00e9 with fried tuna, is the cheap lunch of choice.\r\n\r\nKedjenou is a slow-cooked chicken or guinea-fowl stew, traditionally made in a sealed clay pot. Foutou, pounded yam or plantain, is served with sauces like peanut sauce (sauce arachide) or palm-nut sauce (sauce graine).\r\n\r\nThe maquis, open-air restaurants and bars, are the heart of Ivorian food culture, serving grilled chicken and fish, cold beer and music.\r\n\r\nBangui (palm wine) and gnamakoudji (ginger juice) are local drinks, and Flag and Bock are popular beers.\r\n\r\nA meal at a maquis costs a few euros. Drink bottled water.","hw_hub_country_food_points":"Atti\u00e9k\u00e9 | Cassava couscous with grilled fish\r\nAlloco | Fried plantain\r\nGarba | Atti\u00e9k\u00e9 with fried tuna\r\nKedjenou | Slow-cooked chicken stew\r\nMaquis meal | A few euros\r\nDrinks | Bangui, gnamakoudji and Flag","hw_hub_country_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_country_food_more":"All food guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_nightlife_title":"Coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 and maquis nights","hw_hub_country_nightlife_body":"Abidjan has one of the best nightlife scenes in Africa. It's the home of coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 and zouglou, and the music plays everywhere, from street-side maquis to big clubs.\r\n\r\nYopougon's Rue Princesse is famous for its bars, live music, DJs and grilled food. Zone 4 and Marcory have bars and lounges, and Cocody has upmarket venues.\r\n\r\nNights start late and go on until dawn, especially at weekends.\r\n\r\nUse ride-hailing apps or pre-booked taxis at night, keep valuables out of sight and don't walk around after dark.","hw_hub_country_nightlife_points":"Rue Princesse | Yopougon's famous bar street\r\nZone 4 and Marcory | Bars and lounges\r\nMusic | Coup\u00e9-d\u00e9cal\u00e9 and zouglou\r\nMaquis | Grilled food and cold beer\r\nAt night | Ride-hailing apps","hw_hub_country_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_country_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_transport_title":"Buses, ride-hailing and long roads","hw_hub_country_transport_body":"Abidjan's F\u00e9lix Houphou\u00ebt-Boigny International Airport is the main entry point, with flights from Europe and across Africa.\r\n\r\nLong-distance buses connect Abidjan with Yamoussoukro, Bouak\u00e9, Man and other towns, and international buses run to Accra, Ouagadougou and Bamako. Companies such as UTB are reliable. Shared minibuses (gbakas) cover shorter routes.\r\n\r\nIn Abidjan, the UK recommends ride-hailing apps or pre-booked private taxis, as many street taxis are old and poorly maintained. Lagoon ferries cross the city and are a good way to see the skyline.\r\n\r\nRoads are dangerous: driving standards are poor, fatal accidents are common and emergency services outside Abidjan are unreliable. Avoid driving at night. Police checkpoints are common, so carry your documents. Armed bandits sometimes set up roadblocks on quiet secondary roads.\r\n\r\nThe coast road east to Ghana passes Grand-Bassam and Assinie, and crosses at No\u00e9, near Elubo.","hw_hub_country_transport_points":"Buses | UTB and others to Yamoussoukro and Man\r\nInternational | To Accra, Ouagadougou and Bamako\r\nAbidjan | Ride-hailing apps or pre-booked taxis\r\nLagoon ferries | Cross the city\r\nRoads | No night driving; checkpoints\r\nTo Ghana | Coast road via No\u00e9","hw_hub_country_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_country_transport_more":"All transport guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_money_title":"What C\u00f4te d'Ivoire costs in 2026","hw_hub_country_money_body":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), fixed at 655.957 to the euro, so \u20ac1 is about CFA 656. You can bring up to CFA 500,000 in cash and must declare foreign currency.\r\n\r\nATMs are common in Abidjan and the main towns, and cards are accepted in larger hotels and restaurants. Keep your card in sight when paying to avoid fraud, and take transport to and from ATMs.\r\n\r\nAbidjan is one of the more expensive cities in West Africa. Hostelworld lists a couple of hostels, in Abidjan and Grand-Bassam, with dorm beds from about US$11 to US$23.\r\n\r\nA meal at a maquis or street stall costs a few euros, and a restaurant meal in Abidjan around \u20ac10 to \u20ac20.\r\n\r\nBuses are cheap, and ride-hailing is reasonable within Abidjan.\r\n\r\nOn a budget, allow around \u20ac40 to \u20ac60 a day.","hw_hub_country_money_points":"Currency | CFA franc; about CFA 656 to \u20ac1\r\nDorm bed | From about US$11 on Hostelworld\r\nMaquis meal | A few euros\r\nRestaurant meal | About \u20ac10\u201320 in Abidjan\r\nCash limit | CFA 500,000\r\nCards | Keep in sight when paying","hw_hub_country_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_country_money_more":"All budget guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_safety_title":"Staying safe in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_safety_body":"The UK advises against all travel to the Northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, to Como\u00e9 National Park and to areas within 40 km of the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, because of the threat from armed groups linked to al-Qa'ida. It advises against all but essential travel within 20 km of the Liberian border, because of violence by local militias.\r\n\r\nTerrorist attacks can't be ruled out anywhere, including in Abidjan and at beach resorts, hotels and restaurants.\r\n\r\nIn Abidjan, armed break-ins and street hold-ups occur, though not commonly. Use ride-hailing apps or pre-booked taxis, avoid public transport and walking after dark, and keep valuables hidden.\r\n\r\nDemonstrations can happen, especially around elections. Avoid crowds and follow local media.\r\n\r\nThe ocean has very strong currents and rip tides that cause many drownings each year, and there's no lifeboat service. Swim only where locals say it's safe.\r\n\r\nCarry your passport, as police may not accept copies. Don't photograph military sites, government buildings, the Presidency or the airport. Same-sex activity is legal but attitudes are less tolerant.","hw_hub_country_safety_points":"North | Zanzan, Savanes and Como\u00e9 advised against\r\nBorders | Within 40 km of Burkina Faso and Mali advised against\r\nLiberia border | All but essential travel within 20 km\r\nAbidjan | Hold-ups; ride-hailing at night\r\nSea | Very strong rip tides\r\nPhotos | No military or government sites","hw_hub_country_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_country_safety_more":"All safety guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_entry_title":"The e-visa, yellow fever and paperwork","hw_hub_country_entry_body":"UK visitors, and most non-ECOWAS nationals, need a visa. Apply and pay for an e-visa online at least 10 working days before travel. Once approved, you collect the visa on arrival at Abidjan airport.\r\n\r\nA yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry.\r\n\r\nYour passport must be valid for at least six months after you arrive.\r\n\r\nYou can bring up to CFA 500,000 in cash and must declare any foreign currency.\r\n\r\nTravellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries face health screening and may be monitored for up to 21 days.\r\n\r\nCarry your original passport at all times.","hw_hub_country_entry_points":"E-visa | Apply 10 working days ahead\r\nCollection | At Abidjan airport\r\nYellow fever | Mandatory\r\nPassport | 6 months' validity\r\nCash | Up to CFA 500,000\r\nID | Carry your original passport","hw_hub_country_entry_tag":"travel-tips","hw_hub_country_entry_more":"All travel tips guides for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_season_title":"When to go to C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_season_intro":"November to March is the best time to visit, with drier, sunny weather, although the harmattan can bring haze from December to February. The main rainy season runs from about May to July, with a shorter one in October and November.","hw_hub_country_season_note":"Temperatures are average daily highs in Abidjan (weather2travel climate data). The north is hotter and drier. Crowd levels are our own rough estimate.","hw_hub_country_season_rows":"January | 31 | 4 | Dry; harmattan haze\r\nFebruary | 31 | 4 | Dry and hot\r\nMarch | 31 | 4 | Getting humid\r\nApril | 32 | 3 | Hottest month\r\nMay | 31 | 2 | Rains begin\r\nJune | 29 | 2 | Wettest month\r\nJuly | 28 | 3 | Rains easing\r\nAugust | 27 | 3 | Short dry spell; Independence Day\r\nSeptember | 28 | 3 | Mild\r\nOctober | 29 | 3 | Short rains\r\nNovember | 31 | 3 | Short rains ending\r\nDecember | 30 | 4 | Dry; holidays","hw_hub_country_budget_title":"How much a day in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire costs","hw_hub_country_budget_intro":"Pick a travel style and the number of nights to see a rough total. Figures are per person per day in euros, based on hostels or budget hotels, maquis food, buses and ride-hailing.","hw_hub_country_budget_note":"Rough figures for 2026, converted from CFA francs (fixed at 655.957 to \u20ac1). Abidjan is more expensive than the rest of the country.","hw_hub_country_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 15 | 8 | 6 | 8\r\nMiddle of the road | 35 | 18 | 12 | 15\r\nComfortable | 90 | 35 | 25 | 30","hw_hub_country_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_country_events_title":"Festivals and events in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_events_intro":"Music festivals, traditional celebrations and national days shape the Ivorian calendar.","hw_hub_country_events_source":"api","hw_hub_country_events_country":"cote-d-ivoire","hw_hub_country_events_count":"8","hw_hub_country_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_country_events_cta_label":"All events in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/africa\/cote-d-ivoire\/","hw_hub_country_events":"Femua | Usually April or May | Abidjan | Anoumabo Urban Music Festival, one of West Africa's biggest music festivals. |  | \nAbissa Festival | Usually October or November | Grand-Bassam | Traditional N'zima festival of renewal and celebration. |  | \nIndependence Day | 7 August | Nationwide | Public holiday marking independence in 1960. |  | \nF\u00eate du Dipri | Usually March or April | Gomon, near Abidjan | Traditional Abidji purification festival. |  | ","hw_hub_country_hostels_title":"Top-rated hostels in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_hostels_intro":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire has only a couple of hostels on Hostelworld, in Abidjan and Grand-Bassam. These are the best-rated right now, with live prices.","hw_hub_country_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire","hw_hub_country_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/africa\/cote-d-ivoire\/","hw_hub_country_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_country_hostels_location_type":"country","hw_hub_country_hostels_location_id":"196","hw_hub_country_hostels_currency":"EUR","hw_hub_country_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_country_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_country_hostels":"","hw_hub_country_team_title":"","hw_hub_country_team_intro":"","hw_hub_country_team":"","hw_hub_country_faq_title":"C\u00f4te d'Ivoire travel FAQs","hw_hub_country_faq_note":"Visa, price and safety details were checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with official sources before you travel.","hw_hub_country_faqs":"Do I need a visa for C\u00f4te d'Ivoire? | Yes. UK and most non-ECOWAS visitors need an e-visa, applied for online at least 10 working days ahead and collected on arrival at Abidjan airport. A yellow fever certificate is mandatory.\r\nIs C\u00f4te d'Ivoire safe? | Abidjan and the south coast are the main tourist areas. The UK advises against all travel to the far north (Northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, Como\u00e9 National Park and areas within 40 km of the Burkina Faso and Mali borders). In Abidjan, use ride-hailing apps at night and keep valuables hidden.\r\nCan you swim at Ivorian beaches? | Take great care. The ocean has very strong currents and rip tides, and there's no rescue service. Swim only where locals say it's safe, or in lagoons and pools.\r\nWhat currency does C\u00f4te d'Ivoire use? | The West African CFA franc, fixed at 655.957 to the euro. ATMs are common in Abidjan.\r\nWhat is Ivorian food like? | Hearty and spicy: atti\u00e9k\u00e9 with grilled fish, alloco, garba and kedjenou, best eaten at a maquis.\r\nHow do I get from Abidjan to Accra? | By bus along the coast road, crossing the border at No\u00e9 near Elubo. It's a long day.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit C\u00f4te d'Ivoire? | November to March, the drier months. The main rains are from about May to July.\r\nHow long do I need in C\u00f4te d'Ivoire? | A week to ten days for Abidjan, Grand-Bassam, Assinie and Yamoussoukro.","hw_hub_country_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_country_cta_body":"Compare C\u00f4te d'Ivoire hostels: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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