The average price of a 7-day trip to St Gallen is $1,911 for a solo traveler, $3,432 for a couple, and $6,434 for a family of 4. St Gallen hotels range from $79 to $361 per night with an average of $156, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) are between $491 and $1,332 per person for economy flights and $1,541 to $4,180 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $63 to $106 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 Gallen, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FDH and stay in a St Gallen hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 30th to May 13th
- August 13th to October 14th
- November 5th to December 23rd (except the weeks of November 19th and December 10th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Gallen is usually mid December.
Average St Gallen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Gallen for a week is $1,154-$2,940($165-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $311 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Gallen for a week is $2,266-$5,174($324-$739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $622 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $171 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Gallen for a week is $3,650-$9,708($521-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,244 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $236 to $342 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $107 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Gallen
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Gallen? The cheapest trip to St Gallen is about $126 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 $60 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 $67.
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 Gallen for a week is $881-$2,132($126-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $311 to $1,172 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Gallen for a week is $1,402-$3,724($200-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $622 to $2,344 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Gallen for a week is $2,624-$7,316($375-$1,045 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,244 to $4,688 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $158 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Gallen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Gallen 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 Gallen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Gallen for a week is $3,044-$9,221($435-$1,317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $223 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $914 to $2,860 for first class
Lodging: $201 to $361 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Gallen for a week is $4,882-$13,642($697-$1,949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $446 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,828 to $5,720 for first class
Lodging: $201 to $361 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Gallen for a week is $9,764-$24,884($1,395-$3,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $528 to $892 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,656 to $11,440 for first class
Lodging: $402 to $722 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Gallen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Gallen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Gallen 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 Gallen 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 Gallen 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 St Gallen.
Flight Costs to St Gallen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,332 average in early July to a low of $491 in mid December. Median flight price is $1,190. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Gallen our data includes 73 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Gallen from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $5,923 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tuzla (TZL) in Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina) at an average of just $130.
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 Saturday, 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 Gallen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $841, so you can easily save about 171% 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 Gallen can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $901 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.