The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Filipe is $1,989 for a solo traveler, $3,572 for a couple, and $6,697 for a family of 4. Sao Filipe hotels range from $37 to $167 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $260 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Praia International Airport (RAI) are between $1,248 and $2,475 per person for economy flights and $3,916 to $7,767 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $64 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 Filipe, CV

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAI and stay in a Sao Filipe hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th
  • April 16th to May 20th (except the weeks of April 23rd and May 7th)
  • September 10th to December 9th (except the week of October 22nd)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Filipe is usually late February and early March.

 

Average Sao Filipe Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $1,201-$2,941($172-$420 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $819 to $2,079 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $3,074-$6,260($439-$894 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,638 to $4,158 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $31 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $4,342-$10,936($620-$1,562 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,276 to $8,316 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $47 to $59 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Sao Filipe

How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Filipe? The cheapest trip to Sao Filipe is about $148 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 $30.

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 Filipe for a week is $1,037-$2,635($148-$376 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $28 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $819 to $2,079 for economy

Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Sao Filipe for a week is $1,954-$4,910($279-$701 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,638 to $4,158 for economy

Lodging: $30 to $37 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 Sao Filipe for a week is $3,836-$9,604($548-$1,372 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,276 to $8,316 for economy

Lodging: $60 to $74 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to Sao Filipe cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Sao Filipe 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 Filipe.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $2,782-$9,442($397-$1,349 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,892 to $5,738 for first class

Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $468 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $5,066-$16,076($724-$2,297 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,784 to $11,476 for first class

Lodging: $83 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $260 to $468 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Filipe for a week is $10,132-$30,466($1,447-$4,352 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $7,568 to $22,952 for first class

Lodging: $166 to $334 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $416 to $655 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Sao Filipe Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Sao Filipe is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sao Filipe 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.

Sao Filipe 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Sao Filipe 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sao Filipe.

 

Flight Costs to Sao Filipe

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,475 average in late December to a low of $1,248 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $1,415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Filipe our data includes 49 originating airports, and 34 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Filipe from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,063 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Lisboa (LIS) in Lisbon (Portugal) at an average of just $390.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sao Filipe, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,227, so you can easily save about 98% 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 Filipe can easily cost $210 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $416 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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