The average price of a 7-day trip to Burlington is $1,689 for a solo traveler, $3,033 for a couple, and $5,687 for a family of 4. Burlington hotels range from $73 to $333 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Burlington International Airport (BTV) are between $524 and $900 per person for economy flights and $1,644 to $2,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $98 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, VT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTV and stay in a Burlington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to November 18th
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 $1,232-$2,468($176-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 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 $2,338-$4,162($334-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,584 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $165 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $3,944-$7,892($563-$1,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,168 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $330 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $201 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 $130 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 $120 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 $62.
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 $909-$2,137($130-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,446-$3,314($207-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,584 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $2,892-$6,148($413-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,168 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,783-$10,143($398-$1,449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $186 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $989 to $2,241 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 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 $4,528-$13,686($647-$1,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $372 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,978 to $4,482 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $333 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Burlington for a week is $9,056-$24,732($1,294-$3,533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $744 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,956 to $8,964 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $666 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Burlington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Burlington is much higher 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Burlington.
Flight Costs to Burlington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $900 average in mid December to a low of $524 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Burlington our data includes 413 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Burlington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,174 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 $376, so you can easily save about 72% 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 $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $829 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.