The average price of a 7-day trip to Sal is $3,569 for a solo traveler, $6,410 for a couple, and $12,017 for a family of 4. Sal hotels range from $41 to $140 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are between $2,260 and $5,428 per person for economy flights and $7,092 to $17,033 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $66 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 Sal, CV
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SID and stay in a Sal hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- April 16th to July 15th
- September 10th to October 14th
- November 26th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sal is usually late September.
Average Sal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sal for a week is $1,908-$5,472($273-$782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,337 to $4,614 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sal for a week is $5,350-$12,176($764-$1,739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,674 to $9,228 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sal for a week is $6,900-$21,048($986-$3,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,348 to $18,456 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $124 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $86 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sal? The cheapest trip to Sal is about $238 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 Sal for a week is $1,665-$5,311($238-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,337 to $4,614 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sal for a week is $3,114-$10,142($445-$1,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,674 to $9,228 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sal for a week is $6,180-$19,996($883-$2,857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,348 to $18,456 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Sal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sal for a week is $5,057-$16,520($722-$2,360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,770 to $11,720 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sal for a week is $9,394-$29,164($1,342-$4,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,540 to $23,440 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $646 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sal for a week is $18,788-$56,780($2,684-$8,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $15,080 to $46,880 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $280 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $1,034 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sal is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sal 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.
Sal 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 Sal 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sal.
Flight Costs to Sal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,428 average in early to mid August to a low of $2,260 in late September. Median flight price is $1,846. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sal our data includes 473 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sal from an airport like Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International (GDL) in Guadalajara (Mexico) for an average $18,625 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brussels National (BRU) in Brussels (Belgium) at an average of just $413.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $3,168, so you can easily save about 140% 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 Sal can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $469 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.