Sao Tome Holiday Costs
Discover São Tomé without breaking the bank!
If you are looking for a relaxed and idyllic holiday, São Tomé is an excellent choice. The island impresses with its picturesque beaches, impressive natural experiences and has retained an originality far away from the high volume of tourists.
The cost of a holiday on São Tomé varies considerably, depending on personal preferences and requirements. If you want to stay in an upscale hotel, experience culinary delights in the hotel's restaurants and go on daily guided tours or excursions in a rental car, the expenses will naturally add up quickly.
To give you an idea of the costs involved, we have made a rough calculation that is neither in the low-budget range nor affects the luxury sector. We took into account a flight in economy class, accommodation in a mid-range hotel or guest house, as well as the average costs for transport and meals.
Model calculation of a 2-week vacation on the island of São Tomé for one person
A budget analysis for a 2-week holiday on the island of São Tomé for a person living in Germany could look like this. We work with estimated figures and actual prices may vary. Please note that all costs are in Euros (€) for clarity.
Transport:
- Flight Europe - São Tomé with TAP Flights: Return flights from Europe to São Tomé. Let's estimate this at €1000.
- Local transport: Budget for car rental + petrol or alternatively taxi services on the island, on average around €60 per day, so €60 x 10 days on site = €600.
Accommodation:
- A mid-priced hotel or guesthouse that costs an average of €50 per night, for a total of €60 x 14 = €700.
Meals:
- Eating out: Estimate €30 per day for eating out, giving a total of €30 x 14 = €420.
- Food and drink/self-catering: Estimate €10 per day, which comes to €10 x 14 = €140.
Activities and Attractions:
- Entrance fees and tours: Budget an average of €20 per day for activities, so €20 x 14 = €280.
Additional expenses:
- Visa or Entrance Fees: Estimated at €100 if required.
- Vaccinations: Estimated €50 if needed.
- Other: Allow extras such as souvenirs, around €150.
- Daily Cost Estimate: On average, ongoing daily costs (accommodation, meals, local transport) are around €100 per day.
Total cost calculation: If you add up the cost categories, this results in a 14-day trip: approx. 3500 euros
To reduce costs, it is also possible to exclude a rented car and rent a motorcycle or use public transport.
As a rule of thumb, you can expect between 100 and 180 euros per day (excluding flights) depending on your requirements. If you stay longer, the costs will reduce accordingly, not least due to increasing experience on site.
Budget travel:
Of course, it is possible to plan a vacation on São Tomé with a significantly lower budget. There are travellers who manage to get by on less than €50 per day, sometimes even less.
However, it should be noted that under such a budget, the hygienic conditions may not always be ideal. This can mean that when choosing particularly inexpensive accommodation or eating at street stalls, the health risk increases due to poor hygiene standards.
Anyone who decides to travel in this way should be aware that reducing travel costs can also increase the risk of acquiring certain infectious diseases.
Visit of Principe island:
Our estimate does not take into account a trip to the island of Principe. Should you intend to visit, anticipate significantly higher expenses, particularly for flights and accommodation, since the island offers limited budget lodging options..
