The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Fe is $1,812 for a solo traveler, $3,254 for a couple, and $6,101 for a family of 4. Santa Fe hotels range from $74 to $302 per night with an average of $143, while most vacation rentals will cost $290 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are between $612 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,920 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 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 Santa Fe, NM, US

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

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 1st)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Fe is usually early September.

 

Average Santa Fe Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Santa Fe for a week is $1,231-$2,627($176-$375 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $423 to $743 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Fe for a week is $2,354-$4,474($336-$639 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $846 to $1,486 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Fe for a week is $3,952-$7,688($565-$1,098 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,692 to $2,972 for economy

Lodging: $162 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $246 to $282 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Santa Fe

How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Fe? The cheapest trip to Santa Fe is about $142 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 $156 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 $63.

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 Fe for a week is $997-$2,311($142-$330 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $423 to $743 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $156 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santa Fe for a week is $1,616-$3,446($231-$492 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $846 to $1,486 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $156 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santa Fe for a week is $3,232-$6,304($462-$901 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,692 to $2,972 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $218 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Santa Fe cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Santa Fe 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 Fe.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Fe for a week is $2,827-$12,447($404-$1,778 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $238 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,134 to $1,805 for first class

Lodging: $169 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Fe for a week is $4,640-$15,918($663-$2,274 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $476 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,268 to $3,610 for first class

Lodging: $169 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Fe for a week is $9,280-$27,348($1,326-$3,907 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $952 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,536 to $7,220 for first class

Lodging: $338 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,088 to $2,244 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Santa Fe Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Santa Fe is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Fe 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 Fe 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 Fe 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Santa Fe.

 

Flight Costs to Santa Fe

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $917 average in mid December to a low of $612 in early September. Median flight price is $552. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Fe our data includes 290 originating airports, and 72 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Fe from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $233.

 

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 Fe, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $305, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Fe can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $840 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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