The average price of a 7-day trip to Amherst is $1,376 for a solo traveler, $2,471 for a couple, and $4,633 for a family of 4. Amherst hotels range from $52 to $235 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are between $601 and $978 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $3,069 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $65 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, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BUF and stay in a Amherst hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Amherst is usually early to mid September.
Average Amherst Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Amherst for a week is $1,084-$1,965($155-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $880 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 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 $2,202-$3,496($315-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $3,460-$6,480($494-$926 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $147 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 $112 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $47.
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 $786-$1,753($112-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $880 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 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 $1,290-$2,906($184-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $2,520-$5,572($360-$796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $160 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 $2,162-$8,833($309-$1,262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $920 to $2,552 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 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 $3,628-$12,386($518-$1,769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,840 to $5,104 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Amherst for a week is $7,256-$21,604($1,037-$3,086 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,680 to $10,208 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $470 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,232 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Amherst.
Flight Costs to Amherst
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $978 average in late July to a low of $601 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Amherst our data includes 570 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Amherst from an airport like Adisutjipto (JOG) in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) for an average $10,082 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $141.
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 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 Amherst, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $377, so you can easily save about 63% 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 $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $585 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.