The average price of a 7-day trip to Bordeaux is $1,367 for a solo traveler, $2,455 for a couple, and $4,603 for a family of 4. Bordeaux hotels range from $32 to $356 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD) are between $701 and $1,127 per person for economy flights and $2,200 to $3,537 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $80 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 Bordeaux, FR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BOD and stay in a Bordeaux hotel:
- January 1st to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of August 20th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bordeaux is usually early to mid September.
Average Bordeaux Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bordeaux for a week is $1,116-$2,068($159-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bordeaux for a week is $2,456-$3,980($351-$569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bordeaux for a week is $3,630-$6,820($519-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bordeaux
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bordeaux? The cheapest trip to Bordeaux is about $95 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $28.
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 Bordeaux for a week is $665-$1,510($95-$216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $902 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bordeaux for a week is $1,210-$2,720($173-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,804 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bordeaux for a week is $2,348-$5,260($335-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,608 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $64 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Bordeaux cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bordeaux Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bordeaux.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bordeaux for a week is $2,546-$8,349($364-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,103 to $2,589 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $356 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 Bordeaux for a week is $4,342-$11,946($620-$1,707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,206 to $5,178 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $356 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 Bordeaux for a week is $8,684-$21,516($1,241-$3,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,412 to $10,356 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $712 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bordeaux Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bordeaux is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bordeaux 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.
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux.
Flight Costs to Bordeaux
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,127 average in early April to a low of $701 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $417. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bordeaux our data includes 216 originating airports, and 149 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bordeaux from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $20,594 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Marseille Provence (MRS) in Marseille (France) at an average of just $80.
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 Bordeaux, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Bordeaux can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $665 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.