The average price of a 7-day trip to San Sebastian is $1,463 for a solo traveler, $2,628 for a couple, and $4,926 for a family of 4. San Sebastian hotels range from $50 to $227 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $65 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 Sebastian, PR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a San Sebastian hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Sebastian is usually late September.
Average San Sebastian Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Sebastian for a week is $1,104-$2,135($158-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Sebastian for a week is $2,234-$3,834($319-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Sebastian for a week is $3,660-$6,464($523-$923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $164 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Sebastian
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Sebastian? The cheapest trip to San Sebastian is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $41.
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 Sebastian for a week is $790-$1,628($113-$233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $882 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Sebastian for a week is $1,334-$2,776($191-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,764 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Sebastian for a week is $2,668-$5,360($381-$766 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,528 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to San Sebastian cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Sebastian 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 Sebastian.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Sebastian for a week is $2,474-$8,127($353-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,229 to $1,817 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Sebastian for a week is $4,270-$10,854($610-$1,551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,458 to $3,634 for first class
Lodging: $113 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Sebastian for a week is $8,540-$18,468($1,220-$2,638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,916 to $7,268 for first class
Lodging: $226 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Sebastian Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Sebastian is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian 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 Sebastian.
Flight Costs to San Sebastian
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Sebastian our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Sebastian from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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 Sebastian, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Sebastian can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $566 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.