The average price of a 7-day trip to Beef Island is $3,578 for a solo traveler, $6,426 for a couple, and $12,047 for a family of 4. Beef Island hotels range from $151 to $439 per night with an average of $439, while most vacation rentals will cost $380 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $97 to $263 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Beef Island, VG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Beef Island hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Beef Island is usually late September.
Average Beef Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Beef Island for a week is $2,236-$5,596($319-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $263 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $191 to $254 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $391 to $477 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Beef Island for a week is $3,730-$8,670($533-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $526 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $191 to $254 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $391 to $477 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Beef Island for a week is $6,652-$15,514($950-$2,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $1,052 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $382 to $508 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $587 to $763 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Beef Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Beef Island? The cheapest trip to Beef Island is about $223 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $220 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $125.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Beef Island for a week is $1,560-$3,198($223-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $151 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Beef Island for a week is $2,370-$4,896($339-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $151 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $250 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Beef Island for a week is $4,740-$9,192($677-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $250 to $302 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $330 to $400 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Beef Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Beef Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Beef Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Beef Island for a week is $4,454-$18,375($636-$2,625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $579 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $974 to $2,322 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $439 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Beef Island for a week is $6,856-$24,750($979-$3,536 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $1,158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,948 to $4,644 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $439 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Beef Island for a week is $13,712-$44,700($1,959-$6,386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $816 to $2,316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,896 to $9,288 for first class
Lodging: $684 to $878 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Beef Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Beef Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Beef Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Beef Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Beef Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Beef Island.
Flight Costs to Beef Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Beef Island our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Beef Island from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Beef Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Beef Island can easily cost $860 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $57 per person. Private tours can cost $1718 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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