The average price of a 7-day trip to Athens is $1,560 for a solo traveler, $2,802 for a couple, and $5,253 for a family of 4. Athens hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are between $642 and $963 per person for economy flights and $2,015 to $3,022 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $91 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, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMH and stay in a Athens hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Athens is usually early to mid September.
Average Athens Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Athens for a week is $1,155-$2,254($165-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 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 $2,286-$3,950($327-$564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $125 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $3,618-$7,372($517-$1,053 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $200 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 $124 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 $51.
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 $865-$2,248($124-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $867 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $57 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 Athens for a week is $1,424-$3,416($203-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,734 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $57 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 Athens for a week is $2,848-$6,184($407-$883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,468 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,363-$8,555($338-$1,222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,085 to $1,881 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 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 $3,952-$11,710($565-$1,673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,170 to $3,762 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $7,904-$20,180($1,129-$2,883 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,340 to $7,524 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Athens Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Athens is 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Athens.
Flight Costs to Athens
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $963 average in late July to a low of $642 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Athens our data includes 653 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Athens from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,707 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 $322, so you can easily save about 50% 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 $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $649 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.