The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Santa Fe is $1,823 for a solo traveler, $3,274 for a couple, and $6,138 for a family of 4. Downtown Santa Fe hotels range from $73 to $302 per night with an average of $143, while most vacation rentals will cost $360 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are between $612 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,920 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $120 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 Downtown Santa Fe, NM, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SAF and stay in a Downtown Santa Fe hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Santa Fe is usually early September.
Average Downtown Santa Fe Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $1,287-$2,660($184-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $423 to $752 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $178 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $2,466-$4,582($352-$655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $146 to $178 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $4,176-$8,078($597-$1,154 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $234 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Santa Fe
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Santa Fe? The cheapest trip to Downtown Santa Fe is about $141 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 $400 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 $61.
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 Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $985-$3,657($141-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $423 to $752 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $420 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $1,604-$4,794($229-$685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $1,504 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $420 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $3,208-$8,580($458-$1,226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $3,008 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $672 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Santa Fe cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Santa Fe Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Santa Fe.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $2,760-$8,582($394-$1,226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $990 to $2,030 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $4,506-$12,124($644-$1,732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,980 to $4,060 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Santa Fe for a week is $9,012-$21,728($1,287-$3,104 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,960 to $8,120 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Santa Fe is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Santa Fe 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.
Downtown Santa Fe 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 Downtown Santa Fe 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Downtown Santa Fe.
Flight Costs to Downtown Santa Fe
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $917 average in mid December to a low of $612 in early September. Median flight price is $552. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Santa Fe our data includes 290 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Santa Fe from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $233.
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 Downtown Santa Fe, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $305, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Downtown Santa Fe can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $832 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.