The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Nicolau is $1,801 for a solo traveler, $3,235 for a couple, and $6,064 for a family of 4. Sao Nicolau hotels range from $26 to $119 per night with an average of $46, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sao Pedro International Airport (VXE) are between $933 and $2,599 per person for economy flights and $2,928 to $8,156 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $38 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 Nicolau, CV
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to VXE and stay in a Sao Nicolau hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the weeks of February 12th and February 19th)
- April 16th to June 3rd
- September 10th to October 14th
- November 12th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Nicolau is usually early May.
Average Sao Nicolau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $1,104-$2,635($158-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $2,105 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $30 to $36 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $2,354-$5,994($336-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $4,210 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $44 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $30 to $36 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $3,966-$10,012($567-$1,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,080 to $8,420 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $54 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sao Nicolau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Nicolau? The cheapest trip to Sao Nicolau is about $138 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 Nicolau for a week is $966-$3,085($138-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $20 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $2,105 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $1,806-$5,330($258-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $4,210 for economy
Lodging: $21 to $26 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $3,612-$10,156($516-$1,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,080 to $8,420 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $52 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Sao Nicolau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sao Nicolau 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 Nicolau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $2,502-$9,654($357-$1,379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $68 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,840 to $4,210 for first class
Lodging: $59 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $4,650-$14,340($664-$2,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $136 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,680 to $8,420 for first class
Lodging: $59 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Nicolau for a week is $9,300-$25,698($1,329-$3,671 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $272 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,360 to $16,840 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,159 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sao Nicolau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sao Nicolau is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sao Nicolau 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 Nicolau 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 Nicolau 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 Nicolau.
Flight Costs to Sao Nicolau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,599 average in late December to a low of $933 in early May. Median flight price is $1,278. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Nicolau our data includes 15 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Nicolau from an airport like Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) in Baltimore, MD (the United States) for an average $1,997 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) at an average of just $607.
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 Sao Nicolau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,665, so you can easily save about 178% 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 Nicolau can easily cost $150 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $296 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.