The average price of a 7-day trip to Punta Del Este is $1,793 for a solo traveler, $3,220 for a couple, and $6,037 for a family of 4. Punta Del Este hotels range from $47 to $129 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) are between $1,008 and $1,513 per person for economy flights and $3,163 to $4,748 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $61 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 Punta Del Este, UY
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AEP and stay in a Punta Del Este hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th (except the week of February 26th)
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Punta Del Este is usually mid to late August.
Average Punta Del Este Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $1,138-$2,814($163-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,271 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $152 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $2,922-$4,996($417-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,542 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $152 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $3,916-$8,580($559-$1,226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,084 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $213 to $298 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Punta Del Este
How cheap can you make a vacation to Punta Del Este? The cheapest trip to Punta Del Este is about $110 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 $41.
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 Punta Del Este for a week is $772-$1,883($110-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $526 to $1,271 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $1,424-$3,406($203-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,052 to $2,542 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $2,788-$6,668($398-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,104 to $5,084 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Punta Del Este cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Punta Del Este Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Punta Del Este.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $2,296-$16,295($328-$2,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,184 to $3,483 for first class
Lodging: $92 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $4,040-$20,590($577-$2,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,368 to $6,966 for first class
Lodging: $92 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Punta Del Este for a week is $8,080-$36,380($1,154-$5,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,736 to $13,932 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $258 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Punta Del Este Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Punta Del Este is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Punta Del Este 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.
Punta Del Este 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 Punta Del Este 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 Punta Del Este.
Flight Costs to Punta Del Este
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,513 average in late December to a low of $1,008 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,167. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Punta Del Este our data includes 138 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Punta Del Este from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $8,696 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ambrosio L. V. Taravella (COR) in Cordoba (Argentina) at an average of just $43.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Punta Del Este, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $504, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Punta Del Este can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $533 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.