The average price of a 7-day trip to The Valley is $2,802 for a solo traveler, $5,032 for a couple, and $9,434 for a family of 4. The Valley hotels range from $114 to $421 per night with an average of $201, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $83 to $143 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 The Valley, AI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a The Valley hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Valley is usually late September.
Average The Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Valley for a week is $1,856-$4,285($265-$612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $184 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $329 to $402 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Valley for a week is $3,252-$6,540($465-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $184 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $329 to $402 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Valley for a week is $5,696-$11,110($814-$1,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $288 to $368 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $494 to $603 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Valley? The cheapest trip to The Valley is about $188 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 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 $101.
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 The Valley for a week is $1,318-$2,794($188-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $872 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $114 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Valley for a week is $2,030-$4,268($290-$610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,744 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $114 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Valley for a week is $4,060-$7,876($580-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,488 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $228 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Valley for a week is $3,402-$16,614($486-$2,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $257 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $2,215 for first class
Lodging: $245 to $421 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Valley for a week is $5,334-$20,628($762-$2,947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $514 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $4,430 for first class
Lodging: $245 to $421 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Valley for a week is $10,668-$34,956($1,524-$4,994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $632 to $1,028 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,304 to $8,860 for first class
Lodging: $490 to $842 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Valley 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.
The Valley 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 The Valley 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 The Valley.
Flight Costs to The Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Valley our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Valley from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
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 The Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% 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 The Valley can easily cost $650 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1295 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.