The average price of a 7-day trip to Amherst is $1,328 for a solo traveler, $2,385 for a couple, and $4,471 for a family of 4. Amherst hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are between $625 and $918 per person for economy flights and $1,961 to $2,881 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $70 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 Amherst, NS, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YHZ and stay in a Amherst hotel:
- January 8th to February 4th
- May 14th to July 15th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 1st, October 29th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Amherst is usually mid to late August.
Average Amherst Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Amherst for a week is $1,026-$1,816($147-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Amherst for a week is $2,072-$3,362($296-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $3,168-$6,172($453-$882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $111 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Amherst
How cheap can you make a vacation to Amherst? The cheapest trip to Amherst is about $120 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 $44.
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 Amherst for a week is $839-$2,020($120-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $435 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Amherst for a week is $1,414-$3,080($202-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $2,828-$5,776($404-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Amherst cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Amherst Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Amherst.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Amherst for a week is $2,441-$12,580($349-$1,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,253 to $2,145 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Amherst for a week is $4,156-$15,656($594-$2,237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,506 to $4,290 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $8,312-$27,508($1,187-$3,930 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,012 to $8,580 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Amherst Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Amherst is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Amherst 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.
Amherst 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 Amherst 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Amherst.
Flight Costs to Amherst
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $918 average in mid December to a low of $625 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Amherst our data includes 209 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Amherst from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St. John’s International (YYT) in St. John’s (Canada) at an average of just $244.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Amherst, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Amherst can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $606 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.