The average price of a 7-day trip to Saint Helena Island is $2,091 for a solo traveler, $3,755 for a couple, and $7,040 for a family of 4. Saint Helena Island hotels range from $71 to $322 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilton Head Airport (HHH) are between $468 and $760 per person for economy flights and $1,469 to $2,385 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $131 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 Saint Helena Island, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HHH and stay in a Saint Helena Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saint Helena Island is usually early September.
Average Saint Helena Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $1,214-$3,297($173-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $2,200-$5,088($314-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $3,896-$9,024($557-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $379 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saint Helena Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saint Helena Island? The cheapest trip to Saint Helena Island is about $126 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 $59.
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 Saint Helena Island for a week is $885-$1,924($126-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 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 Saint Helena Island for a week is $1,416-$2,948($202-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $71 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 Saint Helena Island for a week is $2,832-$5,356($405-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saint Helena Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $2,690-$14,920($384-$2,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $262 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $869 to $1,686 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $4,420-$18,440($631-$2,634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $524 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,738 to $3,372 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saint Helena Island for a week is $8,840-$32,320($1,263-$4,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $1,048 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,476 to $6,744 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $644 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saint Helena Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saint Helena Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saint Helena 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.
Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena Island.
Flight Costs to Saint Helena Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $760 average in mid December to a low of $468 in early September. Median flight price is $430. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saint Helena Island our data includes 241 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saint Helena Island from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,363 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Saint Helena Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $291, 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 Saint Helena Island can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $804 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.