The average price of a 7-day trip to Paradise is $2,111 for a solo traveler, $3,791 for a couple, and $7,108 for a family of 4. Paradise hotels range from $46 to $125 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) are between $1,184 and $2,455 per person for economy flights and $3,715 to $7,704 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $67 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 Paradise, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PLZ and stay in a Paradise hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Paradise is usually mid January.
Average Paradise Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Paradise for a week is $1,160-$3,330($166-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,087 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $3,120-$6,622($446-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,174 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $4,088-$11,388($584-$1,627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,348 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Paradise
How cheap can you make a vacation to Paradise? The cheapest trip to Paradise is about $127 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 $21 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 Paradise for a week is $891-$2,608($127-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $2,087 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $1,656-$4,940($237-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $4,174 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $3,252-$9,880($465-$1,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,584 to $8,348 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Paradise cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Paradise Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Paradise.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Paradise for a week is $2,390-$11,760($341-$1,680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,389 to $4,445 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $125 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,071 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Paradise for a week is $4,234-$17,094($605-$2,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,778 to $8,890 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $125 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $1,071 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Paradise for a week is $8,468-$31,620($1,210-$4,517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,556 to $17,780 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $250 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $816 to $1,714 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Paradise Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Paradise is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Paradise 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.
Paradise 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 Paradise 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 Paradise.
Flight Costs to Paradise
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,455 average in late December to a low of $1,184 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Paradise our data includes 30 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Paradise from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,744 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Oliver Reginald Tambo International (JNB) in Johannesburg (South Africa) at an average of just $108.
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 Paradise, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,272, so you can easily save about 107% 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 Paradise can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $523 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.