The average price of a 7-day trip to Eilat is $1,725 for a solo traveler, $3,098 for a couple, and $5,808 for a family of 4. Eilat hotels range from $63 to $221 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are between $790 and $1,295 per person for economy flights and $2,479 to $4,064 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $92 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 Eilat, IL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SSH and stay in a Eilat hotel:
- January 8th to February 18th
- March 19th to April 22nd
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eilat is usually early to mid September.
Average Eilat Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Eilat for a week is $1,275-$2,703($182-$386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $458 to $1,153 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Eilat for a week is $2,740-$4,784($391-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,306 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Eilat for a week is $4,152-$8,454($593-$1,208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $4,612 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $197 to $211 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Eilat
How cheap can you make a vacation to Eilat? The cheapest trip to Eilat is about $107 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $56.
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 Eilat for a week is $746-$1,867($107-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $458 to $1,153 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eilat for a week is $1,372-$3,356($196-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,306 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eilat for a week is $2,696-$6,712($385-$959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $4,612 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Eilat cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Eilat Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Eilat.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Eilat for a week is $2,992-$15,110($427-$2,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,072 to $2,548 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Eilat for a week is $4,820-$18,820($689-$2,689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,144 to $5,096 for first class
Lodging: $194 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Eilat for a week is $9,640-$33,080($1,377-$4,726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,288 to $10,192 for first class
Lodging: $388 to $442 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Eilat Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Eilat is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eilat 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.
Eilat 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 Eilat 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 Eilat.
Flight Costs to Eilat
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,295 average in late July to a low of $790 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $572. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eilat our data includes 76 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eilat from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $13,648 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cairo International (CAI) in Cairo (Egypt) at an average of just $126.
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 Eilat, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $505, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Eilat can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $713 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.