The average price of a 7-day trip to Augusta is $1,586 for a solo traveler, $2,848 for a couple, and $5,340 for a family of 4. Augusta hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) are between $542 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $104 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 Augusta, ME, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PWM and stay in a Augusta 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 Augusta is usually early to mid September.
Average Augusta Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Augusta for a week is $1,295-$2,308($185-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Augusta for a week is $2,310-$4,090($330-$584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Augusta for a week is $3,758-$7,372($537-$1,053 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Augusta
How cheap can you make a vacation to Augusta? The cheapest trip to Augusta is about $123 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 $140 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 $53.
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 Augusta for a week is $863-$2,074($123-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Augusta for a week is $1,408-$3,188($201-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Augusta for a week is $2,816-$5,896($402-$842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Augusta cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Augusta Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Augusta.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Augusta for a week is $2,427-$9,935($347-$1,419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $925 to $1,612 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Augusta for a week is $3,954-$13,150($565-$1,879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,850 to $3,224 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Augusta for a week is $7,908-$23,612($1,130-$3,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,700 to $6,448 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Augusta Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Augusta is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Augusta 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.
Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta.
Flight Costs to Augusta
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $542 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Augusta our data includes 449 originating airports, and 102 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Augusta from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,257 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Augusta, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Augusta can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $752 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.