The average price of a 7-day trip to Salta is $2,339 for a solo traveler, $4,201 for a couple, and $7,875 for a family of 4. Salta hotels range from $30 to $146 per night with an average of $47, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Salta Airport (SLA) are between $2,038 and $2,933 per person for economy flights and $6,395 to $9,204 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $19 to $60 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 Salta, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SLA and stay in a Salta hotel:
- March 5th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Salta is usually mid to late August.
Average Salta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Salta for a week is $1,384-$3,414($198-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,059 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Salta for a week is $4,534-$7,060($648-$1,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,118 to $5,280 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $32 to $39 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Salta for a week is $5,056-$12,948($722-$1,850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,236 to $10,560 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $48 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Salta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Salta? The cheapest trip to Salta is about $180 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 22% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $25.
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 Salta for a week is $1,263-$3,168($180-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,059 to $2,640 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Salta for a week is $2,406-$5,976($344-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,118 to $5,280 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $30 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Salta for a week is $4,740-$11,772($677-$1,682 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,236 to $10,560 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Salta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Salta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Salta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Salta for a week is $3,667-$10,106($524-$1,444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,923 to $5,570 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $146 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Salta for a week is $6,842-$16,432($977-$2,347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,846 to $11,140 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $146 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Salta for a week is $13,684-$31,352($1,955-$4,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,692 to $22,280 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $292 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Salta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Salta is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Salta due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Salta 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 Salta 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 Salta.
Flight Costs to Salta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,933 average in late December to a low of $2,038 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,658. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Salta our data includes 714 originating airports, and 124 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Salta from an airport like Bora Bora Motu Mute (BOB) in Bora Bora (French Polynesia) for an average $15,642 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ambrosio L. V. Taravella (COR) in Cordoba (Argentina) at an average of just $80.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Salta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $895, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Salta can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $364 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.