The average price of a 7-day trip to Puerto Rico is $1,245 for a solo traveler, $2,236 for a couple, and $4,192 for a family of 4. Puerto Rico hotels range from $46 to $198 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are between $520 and $1,046 per person for economy flights and $1,632 to $3,282 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $73 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 Rico, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LPA and stay in a Puerto Rico hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- September 3rd to December 16th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Puerto Rico is usually late January.
Average Puerto Rico Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $848-$1,825($121-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $299 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $1,820-$3,528($260-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $2,600-$6,472($371-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $104 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Puerto Rico
How cheap can you make a vacation to Puerto Rico? The cheapest trip to Puerto Rico is about $95 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 $40 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 Puerto Rico for a week is $665-$1,625($95-$232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $299 to $900 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $1,090-$2,770($156-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $1,800 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $2,060-$5,348($294-$764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $3,600 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Puerto Rico cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Puerto Rico 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 Rico.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $1,974-$7,461($282-$1,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $879 to $2,358 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $3,294-$10,890($471-$1,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,758 to $4,716 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico for a week is $6,588-$19,764($941-$2,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,516 to $9,432 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $512 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Puerto Rico Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Puerto Rico is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Puerto Rico 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 Rico 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 Rico 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 Puerto Rico.
Flight Costs to Puerto Rico
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,046 average in late December to a low of $520 in late January. Median flight price is $441. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Puerto Rico our data includes 179 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Puerto Rico from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $9,639 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tenerife Norte (TFN) in Tenerife (Spain) at an average of just $77.
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 Rico, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $525, so you can easily save about 101% 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 Rico can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $526 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.