The average price of a 7-day trip to Bristol is $1,467 for a solo traveler, $2,635 for a couple, and $4,939 for a family of 4. Bristol hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tri Cities Airport (TRI) are between $514 and $800 per person for economy flights and $1,613 to $2,510 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $81 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 Bristol, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRI and stay in a Bristol hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bristol is usually early to mid September.
Average Bristol Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bristol for a week is $1,038-$2,343($148-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $323 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bristol for a week is $2,086-$3,814($298-$545 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bristol for a week is $3,408-$6,780($487-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $237 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bristol
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bristol? The cheapest trip to Bristol is about $84 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 $47.
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 Bristol for a week is $590-$1,313($84-$188 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $323 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bristol for a week is $1,060-$2,296($151-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bristol for a week is $2,072-$4,592($296-$656 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Bristol cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bristol Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bristol.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bristol for a week is $2,161-$11,792($309-$1,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,074 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bristol for a week is $3,488-$14,944($498-$2,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $4,148 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bristol for a week is $6,976-$24,704($997-$3,529 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $8,296 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bristol Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bristol is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bristol 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.
Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol.
Flight Costs to Bristol
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $800 average in late July to a low of $514 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $479. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bristol our data includes 295 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bristol from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,960 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $132.
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 Bristol, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Bristol can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $622 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.