The average price of a 7-day trip to Saintes is $1,151 for a solo traveler, $2,067 for a couple, and $3,875 for a family of 4. Saintes hotels range from $45 to $198 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to La Rochelle/Laleu Airport (LRH) are between $394 and $749 per person for economy flights and $1,236 to $2,350 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $65 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 Saintes, FR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LRH and stay in a Saintes hotel:
- January 1st to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- March 19th to April 29th (except the week of April 9th)
- July 16th to October 7th (except the week of July 30th)
- October 29th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saintes is usually early October.
Average Saintes Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saintes for a week is $840-$1,681($120-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $293 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saintes for a week is $1,552-$2,990($222-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $586 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $64 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saintes for a week is $2,700-$5,326($386-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,172 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $128 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $111 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saintes
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saintes? The cheapest trip to Saintes is about $89 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 $100 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 $36.
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 Saintes for a week is $621-$1,655($89-$236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $293 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saintes for a week is $1,026-$2,530($147-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $586 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saintes for a week is $2,052-$4,670($293-$667 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,172 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Saintes cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saintes Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saintes.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saintes for a week is $1,757-$7,396($251-$1,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $735 to $1,333 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saintes for a week is $2,926-$9,548($418-$1,364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,470 to $2,666 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $198 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saintes for a week is $5,852-$16,474($836-$2,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,940 to $5,332 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $396 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,311 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saintes Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saintes is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saintes 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.
Saintes 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 Saintes 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 Saintes.
Flight Costs to Saintes
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $749 average in late May to early June to a low of $394 in early October. Median flight price is $390. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saintes our data includes 25 originating airports, and 32 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saintes from an airport like Newark Liberty International (EWR) in Newark, NJ (the United States) for an average $2,156 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Paris Orly (ORY) in Paris (France) at an average of just $192.
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 Saintes, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $355, so you can easily save about 90% 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 Saintes can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $492 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.