The average price of a 7-day trip to Puerto Rico Island is $1,314 for a solo traveler, $2,360 for a couple, and $4,424 for a family of 4. Puerto Rico Island hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are between $547 and $886 per person for economy flights and $1,716 to $2,780 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $71 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 Island, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJU and stay in a Puerto Rico Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Puerto Rico Island is usually late January.
Average Puerto Rico Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $886-$1,955($127-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $1,898-$3,444($271-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $76 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $2,860-$6,056($409-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $152 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Puerto Rico Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Puerto Rico Island? The cheapest trip to Puerto Rico Island is about $96 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 $120 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 Island for a week is $672-$1,918($96-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $1,104-$2,936($158-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $2,208-$5,332($315-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Puerto Rico Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $1,817-$8,898($260-$1,271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,568 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $3,022-$11,460($432-$1,637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $3,136 for first class
Lodging: $102 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Puerto Rico Island for a week is $6,044-$19,116($863-$2,731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,056 to $6,272 for first class
Lodging: $204 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Puerto Rico Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Puerto Rico Island 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 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.
Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Puerto Rico Island.
Flight Costs to Puerto Rico Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $886 average in late December to a low of $547 in late January. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Puerto Rico Island our data includes 299 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Puerto Rico Island from an airport like Santa Maria (SMA) in Santa Maria (Portugal) for an average $4,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eugenio Maria de Hostos (MAZ) in Mayaguez, PR (the United States) at an average of just $78.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Puerto Rico Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $339, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Island can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $511 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.