The average price of a 7-day trip to Scrub Island is $3,587 for a solo traveler, $6,442 for a couple, and $12,077 for a family of 4. Scrub Island hotels range from $167 to $439 per night with an average of $439, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $102 to $289 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 Scrub Island, VG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Scrub Island hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Scrub Island is usually late September.
Average Scrub Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Scrub Island for a week is $2,397-$5,601($342-$800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $289 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $281 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $364 to $444 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Scrub Island for a week is $3,926-$8,836($561-$1,262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $578 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $281 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $364 to $444 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Scrub Island for a week is $7,044-$16,008($1,006-$2,287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $1,156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $424 to $562 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $510 to $710 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Scrub Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Scrub Island? The cheapest trip to Scrub Island is about $225 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $150.
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 Scrub Island for a week is $1,572-$2,805($225-$401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $167 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Scrub Island for a week is $2,424-$4,608($346-$658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $167 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Scrub Island for a week is $4,416-$9,216($631-$1,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $300 to $334 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Scrub Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Scrub 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 Scrub Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Scrub Island for a week is $4,674-$19,816($668-$2,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $607 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $978 to $2,367 for first class
Lodging: $378 to $439 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Scrub Island for a week is $7,080-$26,432($1,011-$3,776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $408 to $1,214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,956 to $4,734 for first class
Lodging: $378 to $439 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Scrub Island for a week is $14,160-$46,264($2,023-$6,609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $816 to $2,428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,912 to $9,468 for first class
Lodging: $756 to $878 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Scrub Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Scrub Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Scrub 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.
Scrub 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 Scrub 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Scrub Island.
Flight Costs to Scrub Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Scrub Island our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Scrub Island from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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 Scrub Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 Scrub Island can easily cost $950 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $63 per person. Private tours can cost $1899 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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