The average price of a 7-day trip to St Helena is $2,597 for a solo traveler, $4,664 for a couple, and $8,744 for a family of 4. St Helena hotels range from $139 to $600 per night with an average of $284, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are between $617 and $985 per person for economy flights and $1,936 to $3,091 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $105 to $242 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 Helena, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SMF and stay in a St Helena hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Helena is usually early to mid September.
Average St Helena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Helena for a week is $2,387-$4,329($341-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $242 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $213 to $219 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $239 to $293 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Helena for a week is $3,982-$7,116($569-$1,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $484 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $213 to $219 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $239 to $293 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Helena for a week is $6,446-$13,098($921-$1,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $968 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $426 to $438 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $335 to $469 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Helena
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Helena? The cheapest trip to St Helena is about $124 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 $117.
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 Helena for a week is $865-$2,446($124-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $139 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Helena for a week is $1,610-$4,058($230-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $117 to $139 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Helena for a week is $3,148-$8,116($450-$1,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $234 to $278 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Helena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Helena 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 Helena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Helena for a week is $4,116-$17,137($588-$2,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $189 to $460 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $999 to $2,517 for first class
Lodging: $299 to $600 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Helena for a week is $6,438-$22,874($920-$3,268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $378 to $920 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,998 to $5,034 for first class
Lodging: $299 to $600 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Helena for a week is $12,876-$40,048($1,839-$5,721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $756 to $1,840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,996 to $10,068 for first class
Lodging: $598 to $1,200 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Helena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Helena is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena.
Flight Costs to St Helena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $985 average in late July to a low of $617 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Helena our data includes 700 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Helena from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,026 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) 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 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 St Helena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Helena can easily cost $790 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $53 per person. Private tours can cost $1577 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.