The average price of a 7-day trip to Albany is $2,035 for a solo traveler, $3,655 for a couple, and $6,852 for a family of 4. Albany hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP) are between $690 and $1,103 per person for economy flights and $2,165 to $3,461 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $105 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 Albany, MN, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSP and stay in a Albany hotel:

  • January 15th to March 11th
  • August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Albany is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Albany Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Albany for a week is $1,235-$3,147($176-$450 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $960 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $2,532-$5,128($362-$733 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy

Lodging: $80 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $198 to $242 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $3,980-$9,102($569-$1,300 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy

Lodging: $160 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $317 to $387 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Albany

How cheap can you make a vacation to Albany? The cheapest trip to Albany is about $132 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 $160 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 $56.

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 Albany for a week is $923-$2,369($132-$338 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $960 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $1,510-$3,658($216-$523 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,920 for economy

Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $3,020-$6,776($431-$968 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,840 for economy

Lodging: $112 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Albany cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Albany Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Albany.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Albany for a week is $2,577-$14,015($368-$2,002 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $221 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,123 to $2,640 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $4,302-$18,202($615-$2,600 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $442 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,246 to $5,280 for first class

Lodging: $142 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $780 to $1,638 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $8,604-$32,474($1,229-$4,639 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $884 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,492 to $10,560 for first class

Lodging: $284 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,170 to $2,621 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Albany Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Albany is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Albany 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.

Albany 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Albany 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Albany.

 

Flight Costs to Albany

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,103 average in late July to a low of $690 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $732. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Albany our data includes 912 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Albany from an airport like Adi Soemarmo International (SOC) in Solo City (Indonesia) for an average $7,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) in Thief River Falls, MN (the United States) at an average of just $147.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Albany, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $413, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Albany can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $712 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.

 

 

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