The average price of a 7-day trip to La Serena is $1,315 for a solo traveler, $2,362 for a couple, and $4,428 for a family of 4. La Serena hotels range from $36 to $216 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Juan Airport (UAQ) are between $630 and $1,186 per person for economy flights and $1,977 to $3,722 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $60 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 La Serena, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UAQ and stay in a La Serena hotel:
- March 5th to April 8th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in La Serena is usually mid August.
Average La Serena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit La Serena for a week is $944-$2,027($135-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $1,067 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit La Serena for a week is $2,134-$3,752($305-$536 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $2,134 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $68 to $83 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit La Serena for a week is $3,146-$7,028($449-$1,004 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $4,268 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to La Serena
How cheap can you make a vacation to La Serena? The cheapest trip to La Serena is about $86 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $30.
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 La Serena for a week is $603-$1,679($86-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $1,067 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 La Serena for a week is $1,086-$2,998($155-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $2,134 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 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 La Serena for a week is $2,112-$5,816($302-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $4,268 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to La Serena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury La Serena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in La Serena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit La Serena for a week is $2,088-$7,651($298-$1,093 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $900 to $2,209 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit La Serena for a week is $3,534-$10,742($505-$1,535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,800 to $4,418 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit La Serena for a week is $7,068-$19,204($1,010-$2,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,600 to $8,836 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $432 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
La Serena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in La Serena is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in La Serena 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.
La Serena 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 La Serena 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 La Serena.
Flight Costs to La Serena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,186 average in mid December to a low of $630 in mid August. Median flight price is $277. These prices are based on millions of flights. For La Serena our data includes 3 originating airports, and 9 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to La Serena from an airport like Newark Liberty International (EWR) in Newark, NJ (the United States) for an average $1,555 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) at an average of just $83.
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 La Serena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $557, 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 La Serena can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $538 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.