The average price of a 7-day trip to Boston is $2,242 for a solo traveler, $4,027 for a couple, and $7,549 for a family of 4. Boston hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to East Midlands Airport (EMA) are between $1,014 and $2,461 per person for economy flights and $3,182 to $7,723 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $88 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 Boston, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMA and stay in a Boston hotel:
- April 9th to July 1st (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 16th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Boston is usually mid to late August.
Average Boston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Boston for a week is $1,223-$3,545($175-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,215 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Boston for a week is $2,990-$6,868($427-$981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,430 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Boston for a week is $4,088-$12,464($584-$1,781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,860 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $144 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Boston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Boston? The cheapest trip to Boston is about $134 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 $44.
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 Boston for a week is $938-$3,554($134-$508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,215 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Boston for a week is $1,612-$6,028($230-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,430 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Boston for a week is $3,224-$11,516($461-$1,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,860 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Boston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Boston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Boston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Boston for a week is $2,669-$12,559($381-$1,794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,493 to $6,047 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Boston for a week is $4,666-$19,838($667-$2,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,986 to $12,094 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Boston for a week is $9,332-$37,564($1,333-$5,366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,972 to $24,188 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Boston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Boston is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Boston 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.
Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston.
Flight Costs to Boston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,461 average in late December to a low of $1,014 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $486. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Boston our data includes 106 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Boston from an airport like Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Daytona Beach, FL (the United States) for an average $5,486 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shannon (SNN) in Shannon (Ireland) at an average of just $68.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Boston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,447, so you can easily save about 143% 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 Boston can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $561 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.