The average price of a 7-day trip to Burlington is $1,204 for a solo traveler, $2,162 for a couple, and $4,054 for a family of 4. Burlington hotels range from $44 to $201 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) are between $619 and $944 per person for economy flights and $1,942 to $2,962 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $57 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 Burlington, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GSO and stay in a Burlington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- 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 Burlington is usually early to mid September.
Average Burlington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $964-$1,784($138-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $755 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $2,048-$3,316($293-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,510 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $3,160-$5,504($451-$786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,020 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $138 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Burlington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Burlington? The cheapest trip to Burlington is about $89 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 $37.
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 Burlington for a week is $624-$1,286($89-$184 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $755 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $1,128-$2,272($161-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,510 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $2,196-$4,472($314-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,020 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Burlington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Burlington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Burlington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Burlington for a week is $2,123-$8,904($303-$1,272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $2,016 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Burlington for a week is $3,646-$11,760($521-$1,680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $4,032 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $7,292-$20,496($1,042-$2,928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $276 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,160 to $8,064 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $402 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Burlington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Burlington is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Burlington 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.
Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington.
Flight Costs to Burlington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $944 average in late July to a low of $619 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Burlington our data includes 518 originating airports, and 114 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Burlington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,167 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 $150.
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 Burlington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $325, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Burlington can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $500 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.