The average price of a 7-day trip to San Nicolás is $1,871 for a solo traveler, $3,360 for a couple, and $6,300 for a family of 4. San Nicolás hotels range from $70 to $320 per night with an average of $164, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) are between $954 and $1,311 per person for economy flights and $2,994 to $4,114 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $108 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 Nicolás, NI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGA and stay in a San Nicolás hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 21st to July 8th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Nicolás is usually late October.
Average San Nicolás Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Nicolás for a week is $1,232-$2,798($176-$400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,088 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $159 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 San Nicolás for a week is $2,912-$5,088($416-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,176 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $159 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 San Nicolás for a week is $4,448-$9,284($635-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,352 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $318 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 San Nicolás
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Nicolás? The cheapest trip to San Nicolás is about $135 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 29% 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 $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 Nicolás for a week is $943-$1,879($135-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $634 to $1,088 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Nicolás for a week is $1,766-$3,338($252-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,268 to $2,176 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Nicolás for a week is $3,472-$6,676($496-$954 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,536 to $4,352 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to San Nicolás cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Nicolás 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 Nicolás.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Nicolás for a week is $3,411-$9,085($487-$1,298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,699 to $2,687 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Nicolás for a week is $5,838-$13,130($834-$1,876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,398 to $5,374 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Nicolás for a week is $11,676-$23,236($1,668-$3,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $416 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,796 to $10,748 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $640 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Nicolás Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Nicolás is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in San Nicolás due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Nicolás 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 Nicolás 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 San Nicolás.
Flight Costs to San Nicolás
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,311 average in late December to a low of $954 in late October. Median flight price is $892. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Nicolás our data includes 159 originating airports, and 64 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Nicolás from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $8,631 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Aurora International (GUA) in Guatemala City (Guatemala) at an average of just $314.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Nicolás, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $356, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Nicolás can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $799 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.