The average price of a 7-day trip to Santiago is $1,170 for a solo traveler, $2,101 for a couple, and $3,939 for a family of 4. Santiago hotels range from $25 to $150 per night with an average of $53, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $60 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 Santiago, DO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Santiago hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santiago is usually late September.
Average Santiago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santiago for a week is $812-$1,725($116-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $861 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santiago for a week is $1,830-$3,410($261-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,722 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $45 to $55 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $2,834-$6,012($405-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,444 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $63 to $88 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santiago
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santiago? The cheapest trip to Santiago is about $88 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 10% 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 $21.
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 Santiago for a week is $615-$1,396($88-$199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $25 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $861 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Santiago for a week is $1,110-$2,432($159-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $50 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,722 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $25 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $2,148-$4,684($307-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,444 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Santiago cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santiago Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santiago.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santiago for a week is $1,670-$7,053($239-$1,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $2,523 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santiago for a week is $2,860-$10,458($409-$1,494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $5,046 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $150 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $608 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $5,720-$19,458($817-$2,780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,304 to $10,092 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $300 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $973 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santiago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santiago is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Santiago due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Santiago 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 Santiago 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 Santiago.
Flight Costs to Santiago
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santiago our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santiago from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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 Santiago, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Santiago can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $373 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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