The average price of a 7-day trip to Atlantic City is $1,912 for a solo traveler, $3,434 for a couple, and $6,438 for a family of 4. Atlantic City hotels range from $51 to $119 per night with an average of $60, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are between $708 and $1,136 per person for economy flights and $2,222 to $3,565 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $78 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 Atlantic City, NJ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHL and stay in a Atlantic City hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Atlantic City is usually mid to late September.
Average Atlantic City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Atlantic City for a week is $1,009-$3,020($144-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $211 to $257 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Atlantic City for a week is $2,266-$4,906($324-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $57 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $211 to $257 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Atlantic City for a week is $3,400-$8,378($486-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $114 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $338 to $411 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Atlantic City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Atlantic City? The cheapest trip to Atlantic City is about $115 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 $42.
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 Atlantic City for a week is $803-$2,324($115-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Atlantic City for a week is $1,354-$3,508($193-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Atlantic City for a week is $2,708-$6,446($387-$921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $285 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Atlantic City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Atlantic City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Atlantic City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Atlantic City for a week is $1,964-$15,823($281-$2,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $990 to $2,619 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Atlantic City for a week is $3,514-$19,646($502-$2,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,980 to $5,238 for first class
Lodging: $69 to $119 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Atlantic City for a week is $7,028-$34,492($1,004-$4,927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,960 to $10,476 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $238 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Atlantic City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Atlantic City is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Atlantic City 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.
Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City.
Flight Costs to Atlantic City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,136 average in late July to a low of $708 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Atlantic City our data includes 949 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Atlantic City from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,537 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 $142.
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 Atlantic City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Atlantic City can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.