The average price of a 7-day trip to Gonaives is $1,393 for a solo traveler, $2,502 for a couple, and $4,690 for a family of 4. Gonaives hotels range from $43 to $194 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $79 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 Gonaives, HT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Gonaives hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gonaives is usually late September.
Average Gonaives Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gonaives for a week is $952-$2,047($136-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gonaives for a week is $1,984-$3,844($283-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gonaives for a week is $3,160-$6,718($451-$960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $163 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gonaives
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gonaives? The cheapest trip to Gonaives is about $106 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 $180 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 $36.
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 Gonaives for a week is $739-$2,426($106-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gonaives for a week is $1,262-$3,532($180-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gonaives for a week is $2,524-$6,404($361-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Gonaives cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gonaives Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gonaives.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gonaives for a week is $1,901-$7,602($272-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $912 to $1,764 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gonaives for a week is $3,226-$10,416($461-$1,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,824 to $3,528 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gonaives for a week is $6,452-$18,918($922-$2,703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,648 to $7,056 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $388 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,277 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gonaives Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gonaives is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gonaives 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.
Gonaives 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 Gonaives 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Gonaives.
Flight Costs to Gonaives
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gonaives our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gonaives from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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 Gonaives, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Gonaives can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $484 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.