The average price of a 7-day trip to San Juan is $1,609 for a solo traveler, $2,890 for a couple, and $5,418 for a family of 4. San Juan hotels range from $73 to $333 per night with an average of $140, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are between $547 and $886 per person for economy flights and $1,716 to $2,780 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $107 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, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJU and stay in a San Juan hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Juan is usually late January.
Average San Juan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Juan for a week is $1,296-$2,337($185-$334 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $718 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 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 $2,490-$4,140($356-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,436 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 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 $3,876-$7,608($554-$1,087 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,872 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $211 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 $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $130 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 $62.
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 $881-$2,063($126-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $718 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $160 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 $1,390-$3,166($199-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,436 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $130 to $160 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 $2,780-$5,852($397-$836 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,872 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $182 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,786-$10,130($398-$1,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,702 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,155 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 $4,396-$13,330($628-$1,904 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,404 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,155 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 $8,792-$22,502($1,256-$3,215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,968 to $6,808 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $666 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $880 to $1,617 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Juan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Juan is much higher 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 $886 average in late December to a low of $547 in late January. Median flight price is $571. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Juan our data includes 299 originating airports, and 86 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Juan from an airport like Santa Maria (SMA) in Santa Maria (Portugal) for an average $4,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eugenio Maria de Hostos (MAZ) in Mayaguez, PR (the United States) at an average of just $78.
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 San Juan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $339, so you can easily save about 62% 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 $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $829 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.