The average price of a 7-day trip to Garden Route is $1,979 for a solo traveler, $3,554 for a couple, and $6,663 for a family of 4. Garden Route hotels range from $40 to $183 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) are between $1,184 and $2,455 per person for economy flights and $3,715 to $7,704 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $70 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 Garden Route, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PLZ and stay in a Garden Route hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Garden Route is usually mid January.
Average Garden Route Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Garden Route for a week is $1,140-$3,014($163-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Garden Route for a week is $3,044-$6,352($435-$907 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Garden Route for a week is $3,840-$10,940($549-$1,563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,248 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $88 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Garden Route
How cheap can you make a vacation to Garden Route? The cheapest trip to Garden Route is about $135 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 $106 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 Garden Route for a week is $943-$3,028($135-$433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,062 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Garden Route for a week is $1,694-$5,300($242-$757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,124 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Garden Route for a week is $3,388-$10,222($484-$1,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,248 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $148 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Garden Route cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Garden Route Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Garden Route.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Garden Route for a week is $2,680-$10,796($383-$1,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $140 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,867 to $4,536 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $183 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Garden Route for a week is $4,946-$16,312($707-$2,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $280 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,734 to $9,072 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $183 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Garden Route for a week is $9,892-$30,512($1,413-$4,359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,468 to $18,144 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $366 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Garden Route Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Garden Route is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Garden Route 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.
Garden Route 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 Garden Route 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Garden Route.
Flight Costs to Garden Route
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,455 average in late December to a low of $1,184 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Garden Route our data includes 30 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Garden Route from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,744 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $108.
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 Garden Route, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,272, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Garden Route 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.