The average price of a 7-day trip to Saint Petersburg is $1,307 for a solo traveler, $2,347 for a couple, and $4,401 for a family of 4. Saint Petersburg hotels range from $76 to $283 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE) are between $170 and $395 per person for economy flights and $533 to $1,240 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $94 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 Petersburg, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIE and stay in a Saint Petersburg hotel:

  • January 1st to February 4th
  • July 23rd to September 30th
  • October 22nd to November 4th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saint Petersburg is usually mid August.

 

Average Saint Petersburg Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $996-$1,898($142-$271 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $152 to $316 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $1,506-$3,030($215-$433 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $304 to $632 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $126 to $154 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $2,940-$5,372($420-$767 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $608 to $1,264 for economy

Lodging: $174 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $176 to $246 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Saint Petersburg

How cheap can you make a vacation to Saint Petersburg? The cheapest trip to Saint Petersburg is about $102 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 $80 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 $66.

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 Petersburg for a week is $716-$1,365($102-$195 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $152 to $316 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $1,036-$2,010($148-$287 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $304 to $632 for economy

Lodging: $66 to $76 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $2,000-$3,660($286-$523 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $608 to $1,264 for economy

Lodging: $132 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $120 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saint Petersburg cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Saint Petersburg 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 Petersburg.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $1,867-$7,247($267-$1,035 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $383 to $664 for first class

Lodging: $140 to $283 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $2,894-$9,094($413-$1,299 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $766 to $1,328 for first class

Lodging: $140 to $283 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saint Petersburg for a week is $5,788-$14,948($827-$2,135 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,532 to $2,656 for first class

Lodging: $280 to $566 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $750 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Saint Petersburg Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Saint Petersburg is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saint Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg 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 Saint Petersburg.

 

Flight Costs to Saint Petersburg

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $395 average in late December to a low of $170 in mid August. Median flight price is $209. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saint Petersburg our data includes 75 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saint Petersburg from an airport like Ogdensburg International (OGS) in Ogdensburg, NY (the United States) for an average $372 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (TRI) in Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (the United States) at an average of just $133.

 

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 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 Saint Petersburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $224, so you can easily save about 132% 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 Petersburg can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $705 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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