The average price of a 7-day trip to Bucknell is $1,671 for a solo traveler, $3,001 for a couple, and $5,626 for a family of 4. Bucknell hotels range from $71 to $323 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Birmingham Airport (BHX) are between $665 and $987 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,097 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $116 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 Bucknell, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BHX and stay in a Bucknell hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bucknell is usually mid November.
Average Bucknell Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bucknell for a week is $1,360-$2,433($194-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bucknell for a week is $2,766-$4,390($395-$627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bucknell for a week is $4,252-$7,992($607-$1,142 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $211 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bucknell
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bucknell? The cheapest trip to Bucknell is about $130 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 $80 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 $58.
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 Bucknell for a week is $909-$1,927($130-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bucknell for a week is $1,470-$3,134($210-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bucknell for a week is $2,916-$5,908($417-$844 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Bucknell cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bucknell Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bucknell.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bucknell for a week is $2,455-$10,106($351-$1,444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $785 to $2,487 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bucknell for a week is $4,178-$14,056($597-$2,008 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,570 to $4,974 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bucknell for a week is $8,356-$25,652($1,194-$3,665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $536 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,140 to $9,948 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $646 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,642 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bucknell Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bucknell is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bucknell 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.
Bucknell 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 Bucknell 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 Bucknell.
Flight Costs to Bucknell
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in late December to a low of $665 in mid November. Median flight price is $733. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bucknell our data includes 271 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bucknell from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $20,563 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $79.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bucknell, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $322, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Bucknell can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $804 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.
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