The average price of a 7-day trip to Elba Island is $1,395 for a solo traveler, $2,505 for a couple, and $4,697 for a family of 4. Elba Island hotels range from $52 to $228 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) are between $501 and $1,367 per person for economy flights and $1,572 to $4,290 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $78 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 Elba Island, IT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BIA and stay in a Elba Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Elba Island is usually early October.
Average Elba Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Elba Island for a week is $1,010-$2,197($144-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $1,135 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Elba Island for a week is $1,966-$4,342($281-$620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $2,270 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Elba Island for a week is $3,110-$7,600($444-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $4,540 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $146 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Elba Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Elba Island? The cheapest trip to Elba Island is about $85 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 $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 $45.
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 Elba Island for a week is $593-$1,768($85-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $333 to $1,135 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Elba Island for a week is $1,066-$3,176($152-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $666 to $2,270 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elba Island for a week is $2,072-$6,256($296-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,332 to $4,540 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Elba Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Elba 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 Elba Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Elba Island for a week is $1,977-$9,309($282-$1,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $799 to $3,065 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $228 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 Elba Island for a week is $3,294-$13,578($471-$1,940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,598 to $6,130 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $228 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 Elba Island for a week is $6,588-$24,132($941-$3,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,196 to $12,260 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $456 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Elba Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Elba Island is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Elba 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.
Elba 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 Elba 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 Elba Island.
Flight Costs to Elba Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,367 average in early April to a low of $501 in early October. Median flight price is $353. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Elba Island our data includes 65 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elba Island from an airport like Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) in Oakland, CA (the United States) for an average $3,147 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Le Havre Octeville (LEH) in Le Havre (France) at an average of just $164.
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 Elba Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $867, so you can easily save about 173% 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 Elba Island can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $587 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.