The average price of a 7-day trip to Simpson Bay is $2,809 for a solo traveler, $5,045 for a couple, and $9,458 for a family of 4. Simpson Bay hotels range from $100 to $457 per night with an average of $123, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 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 $90 to $183 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 Simpson Bay, SX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay is usually late September.
Average Simpson Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $1,719-$4,820($246-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $361 to $441 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $3,164-$7,334($452-$1,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $138 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $361 to $441 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $5,520-$12,932($789-$1,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $226 to $276 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $578 to $706 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Simpson Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Simpson Bay? The cheapest trip to Simpson Bay is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $86.
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 Simpson Bay for a week is $797-$2,025($114-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $1,474-$3,450($211-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $2,900-$6,900($414-$986 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $200 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Simpson Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Simpson Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Simpson Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $3,766-$17,126($538-$2,447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $384 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $2,438 for first class
Lodging: $271 to $457 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $5,906-$22,252($844-$3,179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $768 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $4,876 for first class
Lodging: $271 to $457 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Simpson Bay for a week is $11,812-$38,504($1,687-$5,501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $720 to $1,536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,520 to $9,752 for first class
Lodging: $542 to $914 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Simpson Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Simpson Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Simpson Bay 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.
Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay.
Flight Costs to Simpson Bay
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 Simpson Bay our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Simpson Bay 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 Simpson Bay, 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 Simpson Bay can easily cost $570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1139 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.