The average price of a 7-day trip to Carolina is $1,408 for a solo traveler, $2,529 for a couple, and $4,741 for a family of 4. Carolina hotels range from $60 to $276 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are between $547 and $886 per person for economy flights and $1,716 to $2,780 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $76 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 Carolina, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJU and stay in a Carolina hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carolina is usually late January.
Average Carolina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carolina for a week is $1,148-$2,041($164-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $735 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carolina for a week is $2,230-$3,610($319-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carolina for a week is $3,338-$6,292($477-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carolina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carolina? The cheapest trip to Carolina is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 $50.
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 Carolina for a week is $774-$1,777($111-$254 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $735 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carolina for a week is $1,248-$2,834($178-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,470 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carolina for a week is $2,496-$5,380($357-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,940 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Carolina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carolina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carolina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carolina for a week is $2,072-$7,677($296-$1,097 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,492 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carolina for a week is $3,322-$10,338($475-$1,477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $2,984 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carolina for a week is $6,644-$17,664($949-$2,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,704 to $5,968 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carolina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carolina is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carolina 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.
Carolina 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 Carolina 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 Carolina.
Flight Costs to Carolina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $886 average in late December to a low of $547 in late January. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carolina our data includes 299 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carolina from an airport like Santa Maria (SMA) in Santa Maria (Portugal) for an average $4,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eugenio Maria de Hostos (MAZ) in Mayaguez, PR (the United States) at an average of just $78.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Carolina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $339, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Carolina can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $687 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.