The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Carlos is $898 for a solo traveler, $1,613 for a couple, and $3,024 for a family of 4. Sao Carlos hotels range from $28 to $129 per night with an average of $34, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) are between $294 and $988 per person for economy flights and $923 to $3,100 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $49 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 Sao Carlos, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAO and stay in a Sao Carlos hotel:
- January 15th to February 4th
- March 5th to March 18th
- July 30th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Carlos is usually early September.
Average Sao Carlos Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $495-$1,397($71-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $201 to $850 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $1,050-$2,866($150-$409 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,700 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $34 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $21 to $25 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $1,650-$5,180($236-$740 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $3,400 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $68 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $40 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sao Carlos
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Carlos? The cheapest trip to Sao Carlos is about $57 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 53% 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 $25.
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 Sao Carlos for a week is $398-$1,237($57-$177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $201 to $850 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $676-$2,234($97-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $1,700 for economy
Lodging: $25 to $28 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $1,280-$4,372($183-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $3,400 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Sao Carlos cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sao Carlos Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sao Carlos.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $1,275-$6,588($182-$941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $555 to $2,482 for first class
Lodging: $64 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $2,166-$9,756($309-$1,394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $4,964 for first class
Lodging: $64 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $570 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Carlos for a week is $4,332-$17,802($619-$2,543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $9,928 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $258 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $855 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sao Carlos Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sao Carlos is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Sao Carlos due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos.
Flight Costs to Sao Carlos
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $988 average in early to mid July to a low of $294 in early September. Median flight price is $295. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Carlos our data includes 21 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Carlos from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $3,055 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Congonhas (CGH) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) at an average of just $108.
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 Friday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sao Carlos, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $693, so you can easily save about 236% 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 Sao Carlos can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $321 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.