The average price of a 7-day trip to Bethlehem is $1,506 for a solo traveler, $2,705 for a couple, and $5,071 for a family of 4. Bethlehem hotels range from $40 to $181 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (JNB) are between $925 and $1,485 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $4,660 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $73 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 Bethlehem, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JNB and stay in a Bethlehem hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 3rd to September 23rd (except the week of September 10th)
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bethlehem is usually late January and early February.
Average Bethlehem Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bethlehem for a week is $976-$2,199($139-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,322 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bethlehem for a week is $2,574-$4,358($368-$623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,644 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bethlehem for a week is $3,322-$8,064($475-$1,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,288 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $59 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bethlehem
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bethlehem? The cheapest trip to Bethlehem is about $116 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 $120 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 $35.
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 Bethlehem for a week is $812-$2,432($116-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $497 to $1,322 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bethlehem for a week is $1,414-$3,964($202-$566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,644 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bethlehem for a week is $2,828-$7,388($404-$1,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $5,288 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bethlehem cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bethlehem Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bethlehem.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bethlehem for a week is $2,147-$8,498($307-$1,214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,138 to $2,829 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bethlehem for a week is $3,754-$12,244($536-$1,749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,276 to $5,658 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bethlehem for a week is $7,508-$21,638($1,073-$3,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,552 to $11,316 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $362 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bethlehem Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bethlehem is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bethlehem 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.
Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Bethlehem.
Flight Costs to Bethlehem
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,485 average in mid December to a low of $925 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,040. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bethlehem our data includes 310 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bethlehem from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,751 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $69.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bethlehem, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $560, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Bethlehem can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $451 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.