The average price of a 7-day trip to Ribeira Brava is $1,398 for a solo traveler, $2,511 for a couple, and $4,707 for a family of 4. Ribeira Brava hotels range from $38 to $174 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Madeira Airport (FNC) are between $754 and $1,475 per person for economy flights and $2,366 to $4,629 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $56 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 Ribeira Brava, PT

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FNC and stay in a Ribeira Brava hotel:

  • January 8th to April 1st
  • April 16th to June 17th (except the weeks of April 30th, May 21st and June 4th)
  • October 1st to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ribeira Brava is usually late February and early March.

 

Average Ribeira Brava Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $974-$2,123($139-$303 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $455 to $1,269 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $2,258-$4,196($323-$599 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $910 to $2,538 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $3,314-$7,412($473-$1,059 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,820 to $5,076 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $95 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Ribeira Brava

How cheap can you make a vacation to Ribeira Brava? The cheapest trip to Ribeira Brava is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $34.

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 Ribeira Brava for a week is $673-$1,832($96-$262 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $455 to $1,269 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $38 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 Ribeira Brava for a week is $1,226-$3,304($175-$472 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $910 to $2,538 for economy

Lodging: $34 to $38 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 Ribeira Brava for a week is $2,380-$6,392($340-$913 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,820 to $5,076 for economy

Lodging: $68 to $76 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Ribeira Brava cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Ribeira Brava Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ribeira Brava.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $1,924-$8,026($275-$1,147 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,097 to $2,640 for first class

Lodging: $69 to $174 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $3,434-$11,492($491-$1,642 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,194 to $5,280 for first class

Lodging: $69 to $174 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ribeira Brava for a week is $6,868-$20,248($981-$2,893 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,388 to $10,560 for first class

Lodging: $138 to $348 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $600 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Ribeira Brava Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Ribeira Brava is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ribeira Brava 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.

Ribeira Brava 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Ribeira Brava 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ribeira Brava.

 

Flight Costs to Ribeira Brava

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,475 average in late December to a low of $754 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $760. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ribeira Brava our data includes 95 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ribeira Brava from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $4,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Porto (OPO) in Porto (Portugal) at an average of just $155.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Ribeira Brava, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $721, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Ribeira Brava can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $434 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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