The average price of a 7-day trip to Bluffton is $2,395 for a solo traveler, $4,301 for a couple, and $8,064 for a family of 4. Bluffton hotels range from $99 to $465 per night with an average of $149, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilton Head Airport (HHH) are between $468 and $760 per person for economy flights and $1,469 to $2,385 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $94 to $182 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 Bluffton, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HHH and stay in a Bluffton hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bluffton is usually early September.
Average Bluffton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bluffton for a week is $1,624-$3,677($232-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $669 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $235 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bluffton for a week is $2,876-$5,802($411-$829 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,338 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $235 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $237 to $289 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bluffton for a week is $5,248-$10,592($750-$1,513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,676 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $470 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $356 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bluffton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bluffton? The cheapest trip to Bluffton is about $159 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 $120 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 $83.
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 Bluffton for a week is $1,113-$2,062($159-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $669 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bluffton for a week is $1,728-$3,284($247-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,338 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bluffton for a week is $3,456-$6,076($494-$868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,676 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $198 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bluffton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bluffton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bluffton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bluffton for a week is $3,794-$15,320($542-$2,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $207 to $382 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $845 to $1,846 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $465 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bluffton for a week is $6,088-$19,840($870-$2,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $414 to $764 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,690 to $3,692 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $465 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bluffton for a week is $12,176-$33,200($1,739-$4,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $828 to $1,528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,380 to $7,384 for first class
Lodging: $500 to $930 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bluffton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bluffton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bluffton 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.
Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton.
Flight Costs to Bluffton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $760 average in mid December to a low of $468 in early September. Median flight price is $430. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bluffton our data includes 241 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bluffton from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,363 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bluffton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $291, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Bluffton can easily cost $590 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1181 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.