The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Maria is $1,516 for a solo traveler, $2,723 for a couple, and $5,104 for a family of 4. Santa Maria hotels range from $39 to $176 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Salgado Filho Airport (POA) are between $992 and $1,677 per person for economy flights and $3,113 to $5,262 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $64 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 Maria, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POA and stay in a Santa Maria hotel:
- January 29th to February 11th
- March 5th to April 1st
- April 16th to June 10th (except the weeks of April 30th and May 7th)
- August 6th to November 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Maria is usually early September.
Average Santa Maria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Maria for a week is $828-$2,263($118-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $544 to $1,425 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $17 to $21 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santa Maria for a week is $2,450-$4,640($350-$663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $2,850 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $17 to $21 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santa Maria for a week is $3,066-$8,272($438-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,176 to $5,700 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $27 to $32 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santa Maria
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santa Maria? The cheapest trip to Santa Maria is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 56% 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 $33.
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 Maria for a week is $769-$1,928($110-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $544 to $1,425 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 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 Maria for a week is $1,418-$3,556($203-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $2,850 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 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 Maria for a week is $2,788-$6,980($398-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,176 to $5,700 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Santa Maria cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santa Maria 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 Maria.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santa Maria for a week is $2,064-$7,099($295-$1,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,137 to $3,563 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santa Maria for a week is $3,600-$11,558($514-$1,651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,274 to $7,126 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santa Maria for a week is $7,200-$21,796($1,029-$3,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,548 to $14,252 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $352 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Maria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Maria is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Santa Maria due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 Santa Maria.
Flight Costs to Santa Maria
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,677 average in late December to a low of $992 in early September. Median flight price is $1,315. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Maria our data includes 106 originating airports, and 53 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Maria from an airport like Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Daytona Beach, FL (the United States) for an average $4,321 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Afonso Pena (CWB) in Curitiba (Brazil) at an average of just $95.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Santa Maria, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $686, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Maria can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $440 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.