The average price of a 7-day trip to St Andrews is $1,517 for a solo traveler, $2,725 for a couple, and $5,108 for a family of 4. St Andrews hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are between $625 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,961 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $102 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 St Andrews, NB, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YHZ and stay in a St Andrews hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 14th to July 15th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Andrews is usually mid to late August.
Average St Andrews Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Andrews for a week is $1,111-$2,181($159-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Andrews for a week is $2,206-$3,942($315-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Andrews for a week is $3,652-$7,098($522-$1,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $181 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Andrews
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Andrews? The cheapest trip to St Andrews is about $122 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 $140 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 $45.
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 St Andrews for a week is $852-$2,163($122-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Andrews for a week is $1,434-$3,246($205-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Andrews for a week is $2,868-$6,060($410-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to St Andrews cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Andrews Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St Andrews.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Andrews for a week is $2,353-$9,266($336-$1,324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $905 to $2,178 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Andrews for a week is $3,818-$13,012($545-$1,859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,810 to $4,356 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Andrews for a week is $7,636-$22,712($1,091-$3,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,620 to $8,712 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,288 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Andrews Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Andrews is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Andrews 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.
St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews.
Flight Costs to St Andrews
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $625 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Andrews our data includes 209 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Andrews from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St. John’s International (YYT) in St. John’s (Canada) at an average of just $244.
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 St Andrews, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 47% 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 St Andrews can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.