The average price of a 7-day trip to St Ives is $1,739 for a solo traveler, $3,123 for a couple, and $5,855 for a family of 4. St Ives hotels range from $74 to $228 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bristol Airport (BRS) are between $628 and $1,017 per person for economy flights and $1,971 to $3,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $117 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 Ives, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRS and stay in a St Ives hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of August 27th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Ives is usually late January.
Average St Ives Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Ives for a week is $1,236-$2,564($177-$366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Ives for a week is $2,450-$4,542($350-$649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Ives for a week is $3,690-$8,168($527-$1,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $232 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Ives
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Ives? The cheapest trip to St Ives is about $130 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 Ives for a week is $913-$1,807($130-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $74 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 Ives for a week is $1,466-$3,074($209-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $74 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 Ives for a week is $2,752-$5,956($393-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Ives cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Ives 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 Ives.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Ives for a week is $2,431-$9,657($347-$1,380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $246 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $2,319 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Ives for a week is $4,106-$13,698($587-$1,957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $492 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $4,638 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $228 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $936 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Ives for a week is $8,212-$24,588($1,173-$3,513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $984 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,040 to $9,276 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $456 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Ives Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Ives is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Ives 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 Ives 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 Ives 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 Ives.
Flight Costs to St Ives
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,017 average in mid December to a low of $628 in late January. Median flight price is $664. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Ives our data includes 218 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Ives from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,432 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $85.
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 Ives, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $389, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Ives can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $844 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.