The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Elena is $1,512 for a solo traveler, $2,716 for a couple, and $5,091 for a family of 4. Santa Elena hotels range from $36 to $163 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Flores Airport (FRS) are between $940 and $1,539 per person for economy flights and $2,950 to $4,829 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $54 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 Elena, GT

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FRS and stay in a Santa Elena hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • May 14th to May 27th
  • August 20th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Elena is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Santa Elena Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Santa Elena for a week is $990-$2,234($141-$319 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $572 to $1,370 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Elena for a week is $2,494-$4,320($356-$617 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,144 to $2,740 for economy

Lodging: $37 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $40 to $48 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Elena for a week is $3,432-$7,964($490-$1,138 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,288 to $5,480 for economy

Lodging: $74 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $60 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Santa Elena

How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Elena? The cheapest trip to Santa Elena is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 21% 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 $29.

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 Elena for a week is $790-$1,859($113-$266 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $572 to $1,370 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Elena for a week is $1,460-$3,418($209-$488 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,144 to $2,740 for economy

Lodging: $29 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Elena for a week is $2,860-$6,686($409-$955 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,288 to $5,480 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Santa Elena cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Santa Elena 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 Elena.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Elena for a week is $2,619-$8,966($374-$1,281 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,705 to $3,685 for first class

Lodging: $87 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Elena for a week is $4,716-$13,372($674-$1,910 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,410 to $7,370 for first class

Lodging: $87 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Elena for a week is $9,432-$24,920($1,347-$3,560 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $6,820 to $14,740 for first class

Lodging: $174 to $326 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $570 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Santa Elena Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Santa Elena is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Santa Elena due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Santa Elena 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Santa Elena 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Santa Elena.

 

Flight Costs to Santa Elena

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,539 average in early to mid July to a low of $940 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $984. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Elena our data includes 24 originating airports, and 14 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Elena from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $3,871 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 $203.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Elena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $600, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Elena can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $406 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.

 

 

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