The average price of a 7-day trip to Stellenbosch is $2,140 for a solo traveler, $3,843 for a couple, and $7,205 for a family of 4. Stellenbosch hotels range from $45 to $113 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are between $1,311 and $2,519 per person for economy flights and $4,114 to $7,905 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $81 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 Stellenbosch, ZA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CPT and stay in a Stellenbosch hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to October 7th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stellenbosch is usually late November to early December.
Average Stellenbosch Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $1,251-$3,329($179-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $3,406-$6,742($487-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $4,416-$11,960($631-$1,709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,768 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $152 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Stellenbosch
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stellenbosch? The cheapest trip to Stellenbosch is about $136 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $40.
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 Stellenbosch for a week is $951-$2,730($136-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $2,192 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $1,782-$5,160($255-$737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $4,384 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $3,516-$10,260($502-$1,466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,848 to $8,768 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Stellenbosch cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stellenbosch Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stellenbosch.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $3,028-$12,040($433-$1,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,065 to $6,006 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $5,534-$19,292($791-$2,756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,130 to $12,012 for first class
Lodging: $87 to $113 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stellenbosch for a week is $11,068-$35,710($1,581-$5,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,260 to $24,024 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $226 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Stellenbosch Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stellenbosch is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Stellenbosch 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.
Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch.
Flight Costs to Stellenbosch
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,519 average in late December to a low of $1,311 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stellenbosch our data includes 194 originating airports, and 107 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stellenbosch from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $10,354 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Shaka International (DUR) in Durban (South Africa) at an average of just $112.
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 Stellenbosch, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,207, so you can easily save about 92% 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 Stellenbosch can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $511 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.