The average price of a 7-day trip to Union Island is $1,676 for a solo traveler, $3,010 for a couple, and $5,643 for a family of 4. Union Island hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 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 $39 to $77 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 Union Island, VC
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Union Island 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 Union Island is usually late September.
Average Union Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Union Island for a week is $1,080-$2,523($154-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $946 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Union Island for a week is $2,168-$4,242($310-$606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,892 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Union Island for a week is $3,528-$7,602($504-$1,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,784 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $212 to $277 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Union Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Union Island? The cheapest trip to Union Island is about $118 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 $140 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 $45.
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 Union Island for a week is $828-$2,320($118-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $946 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Union Island for a week is $1,386-$3,560($198-$509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,892 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Union Island for a week is $2,772-$6,688($396-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,784 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Union Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Union Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Union Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Union Island for a week is $2,108-$15,803($301-$2,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $900 to $2,620 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Union Island for a week is $3,526-$19,606($504-$2,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,800 to $5,240 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Union Island for a week is $7,052-$33,212($1,007-$4,745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,600 to $10,480 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Union Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Union Island is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Union Island 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.
Union Island 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.
Key
Prices are based on Union Island 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.
Key
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Union Island.
Flight Costs to Union Island
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 Union Island our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Union Island 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
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
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 Union Island, 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 Union Island can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.