The average price of a 7-day trip to San Juan is $1,085 for a solo traveler, $1,949 for a couple, and $3,653 for a family of 4. San Juan hotels range from $19 to $131 per night with an average of $38, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to San Juan Airport (UAQ) are between $630 and $1,186 per person for economy flights and $1,977 to $3,722 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $43 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 San Juan, AR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to UAQ and stay in a San Juan hotel:
- March 5th to April 8th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Juan is usually mid August.
Average San Juan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Juan for a week is $685-$1,639($98-$234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Juan for a week is $1,742-$3,304($249-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $29 to $47 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Juan for a week is $2,392-$5,800($342-$829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $94 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $68 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Juan
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Juan? The cheapest trip to San Juan is about $76 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 15% 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 $16.
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 San Juan for a week is $530-$1,522($76-$217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $1,008 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $19 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 San Juan for a week is $964-$2,684($138-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $2,016 for economy
Lodging: $16 to $19 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 San Juan for a week is $1,916-$5,188($274-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $4,032 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $38 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to San Juan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Juan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Juan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Juan for a week is $1,479-$8,279($211-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $753 to $2,157 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Juan for a week is $2,568-$11,038($367-$1,577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,506 to $4,314 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Juan for a week is $5,136-$18,764($734-$2,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,012 to $8,628 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,288 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Juan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Juan is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Juan 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.
San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan.
Flight Costs to San Juan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,186 average in mid December to a low of $630 in mid August. Median flight price is $277. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Juan our data includes 3 originating airports, and 9 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Juan from an airport like Newark Liberty International (EWR) in Newark, NJ (the United States) for an average $1,555 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) at an average of just $83.
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 San Juan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $557, so you can easily save about 88% 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 San Juan can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $327 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.