The average price of a 7-day trip to Brighton is $1,422 for a solo traveler, $2,554 for a couple, and $4,788 for a family of 4. Brighton hotels range from $47 to $116 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are between $606 and $1,032 per person for economy flights and $1,902 to $3,238 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $66 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 Brighton, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGW and stay in a Brighton hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of August 27th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Brighton is usually early October.
Average Brighton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Brighton for a week is $886-$2,129($127-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Brighton for a week is $1,994-$3,726($285-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $123 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Brighton for a week is $2,932-$6,746($419-$964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Brighton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Brighton? The cheapest trip to Brighton is about $102 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 $60 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 $41.
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 Brighton for a week is $714-$1,774($102-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Brighton for a week is $1,182-$2,948($169-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brighton for a week is $2,364-$5,536($338-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Brighton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Brighton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Brighton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Brighton for a week is $1,820-$8,274($260-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $841 to $1,979 for first class
Lodging: $92 to $116 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 Brighton for a week is $3,088-$11,268($441-$1,610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,682 to $3,958 for first class
Lodging: $92 to $116 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 Brighton for a week is $6,176-$20,424($882-$2,918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,364 to $7,916 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $232 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Brighton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Brighton is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Brighton 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.
Brighton 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 Brighton 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 Brighton.
Flight Costs to Brighton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,032 average in early July to a low of $606 in early October. Median flight price is $709. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brighton our data includes 451 originating airports, and 185 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brighton from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $9,008 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jersey (JER) in Jersey (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Brighton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Brighton can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $531 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.