The average price of a 7-day trip to Santiago is $1,293 for a solo traveler, $2,322 for a couple, and $4,354 for a family of 4. Santiago hotels range from $42 to $216 per night with an average of $42, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) are between $607 and $868 per person for economy flights and $1,905 to $2,724 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $67 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, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MTY and stay in a Santiago hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santiago is usually mid to late September.
Average Santiago Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santiago for a week is $927-$1,995($132-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $746 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 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 $2,098-$3,454($300-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,492 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $106 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $3,144-$6,144($449-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,984 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $148 to $208 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 $84 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $36.
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 $590-$1,358($84-$194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $746 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 $1,060-$2,356($151-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,492 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 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 $2,048-$4,496($293-$642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,984 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $2,351-$12,538($336-$1,791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $888 to $1,783 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 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 $3,904-$15,308($558-$2,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,776 to $3,566 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,628 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santiago for a week is $7,808-$26,710($1,115-$3,816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,552 to $7,132 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $432 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,184 to $2,605 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santiago Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santiago is slightly lower 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 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 $868 average in mid December to a low of $607 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $703. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santiago our data includes 171 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has average 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 $7,062 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International (GDL) in Guadalajara (Mexico) at an average of just $80.
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 Wednesday. 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 $261, so you can easily save about 43% 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 $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $539 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.