The average price of a 7-day trip to Athens is $1,994 for a solo traveler, $3,581 for a couple, and $6,714 for a family of 4. Athens hotels range from $84 to $384 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $131 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 Athens, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB and stay in a Athens hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Athens is usually early September.
Average Athens Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Athens for a week is $1,368-$2,939($195-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $762 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $172 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $2,474-$4,806($353-$687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,524 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $172 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $4,344-$8,972($621-$1,282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $3,048 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $376 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $241 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Athens
How cheap can you make a vacation to Athens? The cheapest trip to Athens is about $150 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 $71.
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 Athens for a week is $1,048-$2,410($150-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $762 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $1,670-$3,620($239-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,524 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $3,340-$6,520($477-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $3,048 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Athens cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Athens Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Athens.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Athens for a week is $2,871-$10,478($410-$1,497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $262 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $2,164 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $4,596-$14,476($657-$2,068 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $524 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $4,328 for first class
Lodging: $191 to $384 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $9,192-$25,064($1,313-$3,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $1,048 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $8,656 for first class
Lodging: $382 to $768 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Athens Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Athens is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Athens 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.
Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens.
Flight Costs to Athens
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Athens our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Athens from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,156 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $247.
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 Athens, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $307, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Athens can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $958 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.