The average price of a 7-day trip to St Petersburg is $1,381 for a solo traveler, $2,480 for a couple, and $4,650 for a family of 4. St Petersburg hotels range from $74 to $338 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE) are between $170 and $395 per person for economy flights and $533 to $1,240 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $101 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 Petersburg, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIE and stay in a St Petersburg hotel:
- January 1st to February 4th
- July 23rd to September 30th
- October 22nd to November 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Petersburg is usually mid August.
Average St Petersburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Petersburg for a week is $1,025-$2,023($146-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $332 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Petersburg for a week is $1,528-$3,188($218-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $664 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Petersburg for a week is $2,984-$5,932($426-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,328 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $188 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Petersburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Petersburg? The cheapest trip to St Petersburg is about $105 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 $100 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 $65.
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 Petersburg for a week is $738-$1,444($105-$206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $332 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Petersburg for a week is $1,086-$2,168($155-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $664 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Petersburg for a week is $2,172-$3,976($310-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,328 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Petersburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Petersburg 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 Petersburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Petersburg for a week is $2,263-$8,361($323-$1,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $807 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Petersburg for a week is $3,272-$10,722($467-$1,532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,614 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Petersburg for a week is $6,544-$17,844($935-$2,549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,228 for first class
Lodging: $418 to $676 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Petersburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Petersburg is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg.
Flight Costs to St Petersburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $395 average in late December to a low of $170 in mid August. Median flight price is $209. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Petersburg our data includes 75 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Petersburg from an airport like Ogdensburg International (OGS) in Ogdensburg, NY (the United States) for an average $372 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (TRI) in Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (the United States) at an average of just $133.
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 Petersburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $224, so you can easily save about 132% 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 Petersburg can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $843 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.