The average price of a 7-day trip to Sao Tome Island is $2,850 for a solo traveler, $5,119 for a couple, and $9,596 for a family of 4. Sao Tome Island hotels range from $34 to $156 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $40 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Harcourt Airport (PHC) are between $1,994 and $3,806 per person for economy flights and $6,257 to $11,943 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $51 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 Tome Island, PT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHC and stay in a Sao Tome Island hotel:
- January 15th to May 6th
- September 3rd to October 7th
- October 29th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sao Tome Island is usually early September.
Average Sao Tome Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $2,075-$3,788($296-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,083 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $4,610-$8,674($659-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,166 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $48 to $58 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $7,670-$14,456($1,096-$2,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $12,332 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $67 to $93 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sao Tome Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sao Tome Island? The cheapest trip to Sao Tome Island is about $273 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 8% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $31.
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 Tome Island for a week is $1,912-$3,685($273-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,635 to $3,083 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $3,638-$6,950($520-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,270 to $6,166 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $7,276-$13,690($1,039-$1,956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,540 to $12,332 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Sao Tome Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sao Tome Island 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 Tome Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $5,651-$13,242($807-$1,892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,840 to $7,523 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $156 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $10,834-$21,444($1,548-$3,063 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,680 to $15,046 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $156 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sao Tome Island for a week is $21,668-$40,872($3,095-$5,839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $19,360 to $30,092 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $312 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sao Tome Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sao Tome Island is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sao Tome Island 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 Tome Island 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 Tome Island 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 Tome Island.
Flight Costs to Sao Tome Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,806 average in mid December to a low of $1,994 in early September. Median flight price is $1,573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sao Tome Island our data includes 58 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sao Tome Island from an airport like Gainesville Regional (GNV) in Gainesville, FL (the United States) for an average $11,359 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $1,276.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sao Tome Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,812, so you can easily save about 91% 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 Tome Island can easily cost $190 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $390 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.