The average price of a 7-day trip to Rio Grande is $2,016 for a solo traveler, $3,621 for a couple, and $6,788 for a family of 4. Rio Grande hotels range from $69 to $699 per night with an average of $384, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 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 $92 to $205 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 Rio Grande, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJU and stay in a Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande is usually late January.
Average Rio Grande Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rio Grande for a week is $1,533-$3,056($219-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $727 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rio Grande for a week is $2,958-$5,536($423-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,454 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rio Grande for a week is $4,632-$10,436($662-$1,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,908 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rio Grande
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rio Grande? The cheapest trip to Rio Grande is about $139 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 $60 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 $58.
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 Rio Grande for a week is $976-$1,890($139-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $727 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rio Grande for a week is $1,604-$3,240($229-$463 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,454 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rio Grande for a week is $3,016-$6,264($431-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,908 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Rio Grande cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rio Grande Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rio Grande.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rio Grande for a week is $3,675-$9,372($525-$1,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $390 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $917 to $1,890 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $699 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rio Grande for a week is $5,754-$13,992($822-$1,999 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $780 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,834 to $3,780 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $699 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rio Grande for a week is $11,508-$26,868($1,644-$3,838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $664 to $1,560 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,668 to $7,560 for first class
Lodging: $532 to $1,398 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rio Grande Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rio Grande is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rio Grande 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.
Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande.
Flight Costs to Rio Grande
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 Rio Grande our data includes 299 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, 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 Rio Grande can easily cost $670 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $45 per person. Private tours can cost $1336 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.