The average price of a 7-day trip to Santiago is $1,610 for a solo traveler, $2,892 for a couple, and $5,421 for a family of 4. Santiago hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bilbao Airport (BIO) are between $654 and $1,074 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $3,370 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $93 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, ES
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BIO and stay in a Santiago hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santiago is usually late January.
Average Santiago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santiago for a week is $1,085-$2,447($155-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $368 to $956 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 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 $2,340-$4,290($334-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $736 to $1,912 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $3,536-$7,688($505-$1,098 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,472 to $3,824 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 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 $110 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 $160 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 $44.
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 $772-$2,376($110-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $368 to $956 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 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 $1,280-$3,612($183-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $736 to $1,912 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $2,560-$6,540($366-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,472 to $3,824 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not 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 $2,154-$10,771($308-$1,539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $747 to $2,294 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 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 $3,594-$14,234($513-$2,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,494 to $4,588 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $7,188-$25,546($1,027-$3,649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,988 to $9,176 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,949 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santiago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santiago is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santiago 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.
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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Santiago.
Flight Costs to Santiago
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,074 average in early August to a low of $654 in late January. Median flight price is $784. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santiago our data includes 167 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santiago from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,090 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Seville (SVQ) in Seville (Spain) at an average of just $82.
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 Wednesday, 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 $420, 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 Santiago can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $600 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.