The average price of a 7-day trip to Faial Island is $1,880 for a solo traveler, $3,376 for a couple, and $6,330 for a family of 4. Faial Island hotels range from $40 to $183 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lajes Airport (TER) are between $1,199 and $2,348 per person for economy flights and $3,762 to $7,368 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $59 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 Faial Island, PT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TER and stay in a Faial Island hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- September 3rd to September 16th
- October 1st to December 16th (except the weeks of October 8th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Faial Island is usually late January and early February.
Average Faial Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Faial Island for a week is $1,208-$2,812($173-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $650 to $1,925 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Faial Island for a week is $3,208-$5,996($458-$857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,300 to $3,850 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Faial Island for a week is $4,220-$10,060($603-$1,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,600 to $7,700 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $111 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Faial Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Faial Island? The cheapest trip to Faial Island is about $135 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 $40 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 $32.
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 Faial Island for a week is $947-$2,555($135-$365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $650 to $1,925 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Faial Island for a week is $1,702-$4,690($243-$670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,300 to $3,850 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Faial Island for a week is $3,356-$9,212($479-$1,316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,600 to $7,700 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Faial Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Faial 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 Faial Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Faial Island for a week is $2,381-$9,579($340-$1,368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,404 to $4,235 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $183 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Faial Island for a week is $4,240-$14,598($606-$2,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,808 to $8,470 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $183 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Faial Island for a week is $8,480-$26,460($1,211-$3,780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,616 to $16,940 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $366 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Faial Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Faial Island is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Faial 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.
Faial 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 Faial 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 Faial Island.
Flight Costs to Faial Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,348 average in early August to a low of $1,199 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $1,490. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Faial Island our data includes 56 originating airports, and 32 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Faial Island from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $6,907 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sao Jorge (SJZ) in Sao Jorge Island (Portugal) at an average of just $101.
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 Faial Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,149, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Faial Island can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $456 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.