The average price of a 7-day trip to Providence is $1,750 for a solo traveler, $3,143 for a couple, and $5,892 for a family of 4. Providence hotels range from $68 to $324 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 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 $58 to $103 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 Providence, BB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Providence 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 Providence is usually late September.
Average Providence Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Providence for a week is $1,243-$2,780($178-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $925 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $155 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $2,464-$4,702($352-$672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $155 to $189 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $4,120-$8,288($589-$1,184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $233 to $284 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Providence
How cheap can you make a vacation to Providence? The cheapest trip to Providence is about $103 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 $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 $61.
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 Providence for a week is $720-$1,711($103-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $925 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $1,320-$3,014($189-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,850 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $2,592-$6,028($370-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,700 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Providence cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Providence Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Providence.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Providence for a week is $3,617-$17,208($517-$2,458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $921 to $2,636 for first class
Lodging: $321 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $5,308-$21,216($758-$3,031 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,842 to $5,272 for first class
Lodging: $321 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $10,616-$34,512($1,517-$4,930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,684 to $10,544 for first class
Lodging: $642 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Providence Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Providence is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Providence 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.
Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence.
Flight Costs to Providence
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 Providence our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Providence 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 Providence, 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 Providence can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $807 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.