The average price of a 7-day trip to Palm Island is $1,733 for a solo traveler, $3,112 for a couple, and $5,835 for a family of 4. Palm Island hotels range from $57 to $262 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 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 $51 to $107 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 Palm Island, VC
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Palm 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 Palm Island is usually late September.
Average Palm Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Palm Island for a week is $1,158-$2,618($165-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $124 to $152 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Palm Island for a week is $2,330-$4,536($333-$648 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $124 to $152 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Palm Island for a week is $3,852-$8,192($550-$1,170 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $174 to $228 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Palm Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Palm Island? The cheapest trip to Palm Island is about $121 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 $140 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 $47.
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 Palm Island for a week is $847-$2,225($121-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Palm Island for a week is $1,412-$3,490($202-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Palm Island for a week is $2,824-$6,596($403-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Palm Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Palm 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 Palm Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Palm Island for a week is $2,495-$14,981($356-$2,140 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $2,230 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Palm Island for a week is $4,210-$18,562($601-$2,652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $4,460 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Palm Island for a week is $8,420-$32,564($1,203-$4,652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,144 to $8,920 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Palm Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Palm Island is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Palm 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.
Palm 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 Palm 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 Palm Island.
Flight Costs to Palm 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 Palm Island our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Palm 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 Palm 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 Palm Island can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $653 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.