The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Cruz is $975 for a solo traveler, $1,751 for a couple, and $3,283 for a family of 4. Santa Cruz hotels range from $36 to $164 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jujuy Airport (JUJ) are between $433 and $717 per person for economy flights and $1,359 to $2,250 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $53 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 Santa Cruz, BO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JUJ and stay in a Santa Cruz hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 12th and February 19th)
- April 16th to June 3rd (except the weeks of April 30th and May 7th)
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Cruz is usually mid to late September.
Average Santa Cruz Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $678-$1,406($97-$201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $266 to $645 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $1,474-$2,566($211-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $532 to $1,290 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $2,202-$4,844($315-$692 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,064 to $2,580 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $59 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Cruz
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Cruz? The cheapest trip to Santa Cruz is about $78 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 $30.
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 Santa Cruz for a week is $544-$1,434($78-$205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $266 to $645 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $908-$2,268($130-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $532 to $1,290 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $1,816-$4,296($259-$614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,064 to $2,580 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Santa Cruz cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Cruz Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santa Cruz.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $1,836-$6,279($262-$897 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,806 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $3,018-$8,862($431-$1,266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $3,612 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $164 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Cruz for a week is $6,036-$16,248($862-$2,321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,160 to $7,224 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $328 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Cruz Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Cruz is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz.
Flight Costs to Santa Cruz
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $717 average in late December to a low of $433 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $109. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Cruz our data includes 3 originating airports, and 9 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Cruz from an airport like San Francisco International (SFO) in San Francisco, CA (the United States) for an average $1,370 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 $98.
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 Santa Cruz, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $285, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Santa Cruz can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $408 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.