The average price of a 7-day trip to Bellingham is $1,562 for a solo traveler, $2,805 for a couple, and $5,259 for a family of 4. Bellingham hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are between $602 and $903 per person for economy flights and $1,889 to $2,834 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $90 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 Bellingham, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYJ and stay in a Bellingham hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bellingham is usually mid to late September.
Average Bellingham Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bellingham for a week is $1,143-$2,253($163-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $813 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bellingham for a week is $2,196-$3,876($314-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,626 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bellingham for a week is $3,474-$7,392($496-$1,056 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,252 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bellingham
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bellingham? The cheapest trip to Bellingham 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 $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 $50.
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 Bellingham for a week is $871-$2,148($124-$307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $813 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bellingham for a week is $1,442-$3,276($206-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,626 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bellingham for a week is $2,884-$5,940($412-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,252 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Bellingham cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bellingham Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bellingham.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bellingham for a week is $2,266-$7,553($324-$1,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $877 to $1,667 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bellingham for a week is $3,710-$10,354($530-$1,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,754 to $3,334 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bellingham for a week is $7,420-$17,858($1,060-$2,551 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,508 to $6,668 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bellingham Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bellingham is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bellingham 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.
Bellingham 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham.
Flight Costs to Bellingham
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $903 average in mid December to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $626. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bellingham our data includes 158 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bellingham from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kelowna (YLW) in Kelowna (Canada) at an average of just $218.
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 Bellingham, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $301, 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 Bellingham can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $680 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.