The average price of a 7-day trip to Ascona is $1,695 for a solo traveler, $3,044 for a couple, and $5,707 for a family of 4. Ascona hotels range from $78 to $438 per night with an average of $160, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Malpensa Airport (MXP) are between $590 and $953 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,991 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $113 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 Ascona, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MXP and stay in a Ascona hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ascona is usually late January and early February.
Average Ascona Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ascona for a week is $1,258-$2,423($180-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $858 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ascona for a week is $2,458-$4,262($351-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,716 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ascona for a week is $3,610-$8,144($516-$1,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,432 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $169 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ascona
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ascona? The cheapest trip to Ascona is about $138 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 $120 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 $70.
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 Ascona for a week is $967-$2,111($138-$302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $858 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ascona for a week is $1,514-$3,382($216-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,716 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $78 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ascona for a week is $3,028-$6,428($433-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $3,432 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ascona cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ascona Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ascona.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ascona for a week is $2,757-$9,607($394-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $237 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $937 to $2,188 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $438 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ascona for a week is $4,338-$13,454($620-$1,922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $474 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,874 to $4,376 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $438 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ascona for a week is $8,676-$23,452($1,239-$3,350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $948 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,748 to $8,752 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $876 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ascona Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ascona is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ascona 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.
Ascona 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 Ascona 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 Ascona.
Flight Costs to Ascona
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $953 average in mid December to a low of $590 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ascona our data includes 426 originating airports, and 202 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ascona from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $3,501 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Capodichino (NAP) in Naples (Italy) at an average of just $84.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ascona, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $362, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Ascona can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $889 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.