The average price of a 7-day trip to Principe Island is $4,213 for a solo traveler, $7,567 for a couple, and $14,185 for a family of 4. Principe Island hotels range from $57 to $996 per night with an average of $393, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) are between $1,994 and $3,806 per person for economy flights and $6,257 to $11,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $104 to $236 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 Principe Island, ST
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHC and stay in a Principe Island hotel:
- January 15th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Principe Island is usually early September.
Average Principe Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Principe Island for a week is $2,633-$6,123($376-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,349 for economy
Lodging: $147 to $187 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Principe Island for a week is $5,714-$12,038($816-$1,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,698 for economy
Lodging: $147 to $187 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Principe Island for a week is $9,884-$22,248($1,412-$3,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $13,396 for economy
Lodging: $294 to $374 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $72 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Principe Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Principe Island? The cheapest trip to Principe Island is about $329 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 $160 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 $46.
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 Principe Island for a week is $2,303-$5,333($329-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,349 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Principe Island for a week is $4,330-$9,466($619-$1,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,698 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Principe Island for a week is $8,660-$18,452($1,237-$2,636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $13,396 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Principe Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Principe 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 Principe Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Principe Island for a week is $7,567-$16,279($1,081-$2,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $472 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,431 to $6,999 for first class
Lodging: $429 to $996 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Principe Island for a week is $13,454-$26,582($1,922-$3,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $944 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,862 to $13,998 for first class
Lodging: $429 to $996 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $588 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Principe Island for a week is $26,068-$53,164($3,724-$7,595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $832 to $1,888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $17,724 to $27,996 for first class
Lodging: $858 to $1,992 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Principe Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Principe Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Principe 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.
Principe 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 Principe 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Principe Island.
Flight Costs to Principe Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,806 average in mid December to a low of $1,994 in early September. Median flight price is $1,573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Principe Island our data includes 58 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Principe Island from an airport like Gainesville Regional (GNV) in Gainesville, FL (the United States) for an average $11,359 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $1,276.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Principe Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,812, so you can easily save about 91% 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 Principe Island can easily cost $840 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $56 per person. Private tours can cost $1674 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.