The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Luis is $1,194 for a solo traveler, $2,144 for a couple, and $4,020 for a family of 4. Sao Luis hotels range from $26 to $117 per night with an average of $29, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) are between $675 and $1,479 per person for economy flights and $2,118 to $4,641 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $21 to $37 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 Luis, BR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SLZ and stay in a Sao Luis hotel:
- January 29th to February 11th
- March 5th to April 1st
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Luis is usually mid to late September.
Average Sao Luis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sao Luis for a week is $726-$1,816($104-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $1,257 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Luis for a week is $1,842-$3,776($263-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $2,514 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $41 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Luis for a week is $2,454-$6,592($351-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $5,028 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $57 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sao Luis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Luis? The cheapest trip to Sao Luis is about $82 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 17% 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 $21.
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 Luis for a week is $571-$1,750($82-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $1,257 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 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 Luis for a week is $1,022-$3,140($146-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $2,514 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 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 Luis for a week is $1,984-$6,100($283-$871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $5,028 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Sao Luis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sao Luis 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 Luis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Luis for a week is $1,755-$9,169($251-$1,310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,093 to $2,602 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $117 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Luis for a week is $3,114-$12,338($445-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,186 to $5,204 for first class
Lodging: $66 to $117 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Luis for a week is $6,228-$21,076($890-$3,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,372 to $10,408 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $234 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sao Luis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sao Luis is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sao Luis 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 Luis 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 Luis 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 Sao Luis.
Flight Costs to Sao Luis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,479 average in late December to a low of $675 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $905. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Luis our data includes 29 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Luis from an airport like Palm Beach International (PBI) in West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL (the United States) for an average $2,629 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Imperatriz (IMP) in Imperatriz (Brazil) at an average of just $86.
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 Sao Luis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $804, so you can easily save about 119% 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 Luis can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $291 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.