The average price of a 7-day trip to Saanen is $2,306 for a solo traveler, $4,142 for a couple, and $7,764 for a family of 4. Saanen hotels range from $126 to $1,135 per night with an average of $258, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Geneva Airport (GVA) are between $578 and $959 per person for economy flights and $1,814 to $3,009 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $98 to $184 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 Saanen, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GVA and stay in a Saanen hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th
- September 3rd to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saanen is usually early November.
Average Saanen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saanen for a week is $1,865-$3,306($266-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $184 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $327 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $160 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saanen for a week is $3,380-$5,658($483-$808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $368 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $654 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $160 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $158 to $194 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saanen for a week is $5,570-$10,488($796-$1,498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $392 to $736 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,308 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $284 to $320 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $253 to $291 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saanen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saanen? The cheapest trip to Saanen is about $186 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 $107.
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 Saanen for a week is $1,305-$2,426($186-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $327 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $126 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 Saanen for a week is $1,968-$3,952($281-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $654 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $126 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 Saanen for a week is $3,732-$7,616($533-$1,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,308 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $252 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saanen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saanen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saanen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saanen for a week is $3,170-$15,821($453-$2,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $405 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $2,186 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $1,135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saanen for a week is $5,164-$20,842($738-$2,977 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $810 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $4,372 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $1,135 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saanen for a week is $10,328-$36,284($1,475-$5,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $704 to $1,620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,048 to $8,744 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $2,270 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,700 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saanen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saanen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saanen 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.
Saanen 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 Saanen 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 Saanen.
Flight Costs to Saanen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $959 average in early July to a low of $578 in early November. Median flight price is $690. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saanen our data includes 306 originating airports, and 155 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saanen from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,523 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barcelona (BCN) in Barcelona (Spain) at an average of just $76.
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 Saanen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Saanen can easily cost $720 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $48 per person. Private tours can cost $1437 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.