The average price of a 7-day trip to Santo Tomas is $1,499 for a solo traveler, $2,692 for a couple, and $5,047 for a family of 4. Santo Tomas hotels range from $44 to $199 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are between $834 and $1,435 per person for economy flights and $2,617 to $4,503 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $80 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 Santo Tomas, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MNL and stay in a Santo Tomas hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Santo Tomas is usually early to mid September.
Average Santo Tomas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $975-$2,314($139-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $2,422-$4,452($346-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $55 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $3,246-$8,146($464-$1,164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $110 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $95 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Santo Tomas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Santo Tomas? The cheapest trip to Santo Tomas is about $98 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 $38.
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 Santo Tomas for a week is $684-$1,823($98-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 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 Santo Tomas for a week is $1,248-$3,346($178-$478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 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 Santo Tomas for a week is $2,448-$6,620($350-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Santo Tomas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Santo Tomas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Santo Tomas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $2,380-$8,683($340-$1,240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,197 to $3,243 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $4,046-$13,046($578-$1,864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,394 to $6,486 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Santo Tomas for a week is $8,092-$24,364($1,156-$3,481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,788 to $12,972 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $398 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Santo Tomas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Santo Tomas is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Santo Tomas 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.
Santo Tomas 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 Santo Tomas 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 Santo Tomas.
Flight Costs to Santo Tomas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,435 average in late December to a low of $834 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $948. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Santo Tomas our data includes 339 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Santo Tomas from an airport like Salta (SLA) in Salta (Argentina) for an average $6,550 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Marinduque (MRQ) in Marinduque (the Philippines) at an average of just $55.
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 Santo Tomas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $601, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Santo Tomas can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $495 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.