Prices for accommodation, food and tours to plan your trip without budget surprises
Planning a trip to the north coast of São Paulo involves an essential question: how much does a weekend in Ubatuba cost? Known for its more than 100 beaches, trails and waterfalls, the city offers options for all types of travelers and budgets. This price guide for accommodation, food and tours was created to help you organize your expenses and make the most of your getaway, whether it’s economical or more comfortable.
Estimated expenses: accommodation, food and tours
The total cost of your trip will directly depend on your style. To make planning easier, we have divided the estimated daily expenses per person (excluding transport to the city) into three main categories.
- Economic profile: Ideal for those looking to enjoy nature and don’t mind luxuries. The focus is on simple inns or campsites, eating at kiosks or preparing your own food and free tours, such as easily accessible trails and beaches.
- Estimated daily cost: R$150 to R$250 per person.
- Intermediate Profile: The most common among travelers. It includes accommodation in comfortable inns, meals in good-value restaurants and one or two paid tours, such as a schooner tour.
- Estimated daily cost: R$250 to R$450 per person.
- Comfort Profile: For those looking for a more complete experience, with accommodation in well-structured hotels or high-end homes, meals in renowned restaurants and private or more elaborate tours.
- Estimated daily cost: From R$500 per person.
Detailing the costs of a weekend in Ubatuba
To understand where these values come from, let’s detail the average prices of the main items on your trip. Remember that prices can vary greatly between high season (summer, holidays) and low season.
Accommodation
Accommodation is one of the biggest burdens on the budget. Fortunately, Ubatuba has options for all budgets.
- Simple inns and hostels: Daily rates between R$150 and R$300 for the couple.
- Comfortable guesthouses with breakfast: Daily rates between R$300 and R$550 for the couple.
- Hotels and resorts: Daily rates from R$500 for the couple.
- Apartment or house rental (Airbnb): Versatile option, with prices that vary greatly depending on location and structure, but can be advantageous for groups and those who want to cook.
Food
Eating well in Ubatuba doesn’t have to be expensive.
- Meal at a beach kiosk (made dish): R$30 to R$50 per person.
- Restaurants by the kilo or with an executive dish in the center: R$25 to R$45 per person.
- A la carte restaurants (fish and seafood): From R$80 per person.
- Pizza or snack: R$40 to R$70 per person.
Tours and activities
What to do in Ubatuba also impacts the final cost.
- Schooner trip (Ilha das Couves or Ilha Anchieta): Between R$100 and R$180 per person.
- Surfboard or stand-up paddleboard rental: About R$ 50 to R$ 80 per hour.
- Ticket to the Tamar Project: Approximately R$30 (full).
- Trails and visits to beaches: Most are free, but some beaches may have a blue zone charge or private parking (R$20 to R$50).
Tips to save on your trip
- Travel in low season: Between March and June or August and November, accommodation prices drop considerably.
- Bring snacks and drinks to the beach: Buying items at kiosks can cost your budget. Taking a cooler helps you save money.
- Focus on free activities: Ubatuba is a paradise for those who love nature. Explore the dozens of beaches and trails that cost nothing.
- Search for accommodations with kitchens: Renting a flat or house with a kitchen allows you to prepare breakfast and some meals, greatly reducing food costs.
With this price guide for accommodation, food and tours, it’s easier to plan a weekend in Ubatuba that fits your budget. The key is to define your traveler profile, research in advance and focus on the activities that suit you best. So, your only concern will be choosing which of the incredible beaches to visit first.
