The average price of a 7-day trip to Santa Maria is $2,222 for a solo traveler, $3,991 for a couple, and $7,481 for a family of 4. Santa Maria hotels range from $55 to $347 per night with an average of $134, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) are between $1,113 and $1,606 per person for economy flights and $3,493 to $5,040 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $131 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, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SCL and stay in a Santa Maria hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th
- May 14th to June 17th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of September 3rd and September 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santa Maria is usually late August to early September.
Average Santa Maria Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santa Maria for a week is $1,397-$3,378($200-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $581 to $1,429 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $172 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 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 $3,504-$6,078($501-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $2,858 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $172 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 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 $4,706-$11,448($672-$1,635 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $5,716 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $344 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $89 to $102 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 $152 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 9% 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 $47.
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 $1,066-$2,435($152-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $581 to $1,429 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 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 Maria for a week is $1,850-$4,270($264-$610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $2,858 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 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 Maria for a week is $3,640-$8,300($520-$1,186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $5,716 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $4,308-$11,863($615-$1,695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $275 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,505 to $4,130 for first class
Lodging: $305 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 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 $6,786-$17,918($969-$2,560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $550 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,010 to $8,260 for first class
Lodging: $305 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 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 $13,572-$33,514($1,939-$4,788 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $1,100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,020 to $16,520 for first class
Lodging: $610 to $694 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,549 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santa Maria Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santa Maria is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santa Maria 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 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 $1,606 average in late December to a low of $1,113 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,335. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santa Maria our data includes 234 originating airports, and 84 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santa Maria from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $16,163 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like La Florida (LSC) in La Serena (Chile) at an average of just $49.
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 Monday. 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 $492, so you can easily save about 44% 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 $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $864 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.