The average price of a 7-day trip to Buffalo is $1,384 for a solo traveler, $2,486 for a couple, and $4,660 for a family of 4. Buffalo hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Easterwood Field Airport (CLL) are between $613 and $833 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $2,614 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $75 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 Buffalo, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLL and stay in a Buffalo hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 13th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Buffalo is usually early to mid September.
Average Buffalo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Buffalo for a week is $1,350-$1,896($193-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $430 to $675 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $2,496-$3,412($357-$487 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,350 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $4,032-$6,072($576-$867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $2,700 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $152 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Buffalo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Buffalo? The cheapest trip to Buffalo is about $125 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 $280 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 $48.
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 Buffalo for a week is $872-$2,850($125-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $430 to $675 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $1,456-$3,840($208-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,350 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $310 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $2,912-$6,750($416-$964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $2,700 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $465 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Buffalo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Buffalo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Buffalo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Buffalo for a week is $2,428-$7,872($347-$1,125 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $860 to $1,701 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Buffalo for a week is $4,058-$10,728($580-$1,533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,720 to $3,402 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Buffalo for a week is $8,116-$18,948($1,159-$2,707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,440 to $6,804 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Buffalo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Buffalo is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Buffalo.
Flight Costs to Buffalo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $833 average in mid December to a low of $613 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $467. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Buffalo our data includes 146 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Buffalo from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,624 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $247.
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 Buffalo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $220, so you can easily save about 36% 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 Buffalo can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $671 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.