The average price of a 7-day trip to Puerto Plata is $1,175 for a solo traveler, $2,110 for a couple, and $3,956 for a family of 4. Puerto Plata hotels range from $32 to $160 per night with an average of $41, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $320 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 $31 to $51 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 Puerto Plata, DO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata is usually late September.
Average Puerto Plata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $838-$1,686($120-$241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $1,870-$3,212($267-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $50 to $62 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $2,932-$5,964($419-$852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $93 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Puerto Plata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Puerto Plata? The cheapest trip to Puerto Plata is about $95 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 17% 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 $27.
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 Puerto Plata for a week is $664-$1,746($95-$249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $957 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $1,166-$2,892($167-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,914 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $2,332-$5,544($333-$792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,828 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Puerto Plata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Puerto Plata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Puerto Plata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $2,087-$7,088($298-$1,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,155 to $2,220 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $3,718-$9,952($531-$1,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,310 to $4,440 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $160 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Puerto Plata for a week is $7,436-$17,792($1,062-$2,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,620 to $8,880 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $320 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Puerto Plata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Puerto Plata is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Puerto Plata 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.
Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Puerto Plata.
Flight Costs to Puerto Plata
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 Puerto Plata our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata, 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 Puerto Plata can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $398 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.
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