The average price of a 7-day trip to Helgoland is $2,038 for a solo traveler, $3,660 for a couple, and $6,862 for a family of 4. Helgoland hotels range from $83 to $380 per night with an average of $155, while most vacation rentals will cost $380 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sylt Airport (GWT) are between $652 and $1,225 per person for economy flights and $2,046 to $3,844 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $76 to $119 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 Helgoland, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GWT and stay in a Helgoland hotel:
- March 26th to May 13th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Helgoland is usually early to mid October.
Average Helgoland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Helgoland for a week is $1,831-$2,961($262-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $1,066 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $151 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Helgoland for a week is $3,208-$5,178($458-$740 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $2,132 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $151 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Helgoland for a week is $5,272-$9,408($753-$1,344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $4,264 for economy
Lodging: $280 to $302 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $283 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Helgoland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Helgoland? The cheapest trip to Helgoland is about $159 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 $400 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 $72.
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 Helgoland for a week is $1,115-$4,147($159-$592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $1,066 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $440 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Helgoland for a week is $1,798-$5,654($257-$808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $2,132 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $83 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $440 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Helgoland for a week is $3,596-$10,252($514-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $4,264 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $166 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $704 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Helgoland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Helgoland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Helgoland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Helgoland for a week is $3,079-$8,248($440-$1,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $959 to $2,430 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $380 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Helgoland for a week is $5,102-$12,176($729-$1,739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,918 to $4,860 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $380 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Helgoland for a week is $10,204-$21,760($1,458-$3,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $608 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,836 to $9,720 for first class
Lodging: $352 to $760 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Helgoland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Helgoland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Helgoland 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.
Helgoland 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 Helgoland 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Helgoland.
Flight Costs to Helgoland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,225 average in late December to a low of $652 in early to mid October. Median flight price is $419. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Helgoland our data includes 19 originating airports, and 32 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Helgoland from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) for an average $2,016 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Duesseldorf (DUS) in Dusseldorf (Germany) at an average of just $266.
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 Helgoland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $573, so you can easily save about 88% 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 Helgoland can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $947 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.