The average price of a 7-day trip to Margarita Island is $1,393 for a solo traveler, $2,502 for a couple, and $4,690 for a family of 4. Margarita Island hotels range from $44 to $200 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 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 $39 to $61 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 Margarita Island, VE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Margarita Island 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 Margarita Island is usually late September.
Average Margarita Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Margarita Island for a week is $1,020-$2,015($146-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Margarita Island for a week is $2,108-$3,664($301-$523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Margarita Island for a week is $3,408-$6,284($487-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Margarita Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Margarita Island? The cheapest trip to Margarita Island is about $110 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 $80 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 $40.
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 Margarita Island for a week is $770-$1,855($110-$265 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $904 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Margarita Island for a week is $1,300-$2,990($186-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,808 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Margarita Island for a week is $2,600-$5,620($371-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,616 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Margarita Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Margarita 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 Margarita Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Margarita Island for a week is $2,158-$8,317($308-$1,188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $2,423 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Margarita Island for a week is $3,722-$11,594($532-$1,656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $4,846 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $200 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Margarita Island for a week is $7,444-$20,668($1,063-$2,953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,848 to $9,692 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $400 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Margarita Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Margarita Island is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Margarita 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.
Margarita 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 Margarita 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 Margarita Island.
Flight Costs to Margarita Island
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 Margarita Island our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Margarita Island 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 Margarita Island, 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 Margarita Island can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $499 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.