The average price of a 7-day trip to Cambridge is $2,138 for a solo traveler, $3,840 for a couple, and $7,199 for a family of 4. Cambridge hotels range from $49 to $222 per night with an average of $183, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Logan International Airport (BOS) are between $653 and $1,095 per person for economy flights and $2,049 to $3,436 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $165 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 Cambridge, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BOS and stay in a Cambridge hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cambridge is usually early to mid September.
Average Cambridge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $1,754-$3,398($251-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $177 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $215 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $3,178-$5,790($454-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $177 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $215 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $5,144-$10,556($735-$1,508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $288 to $354 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $264 to $344 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cambridge
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cambridge? The cheapest trip to Cambridge is about $125 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 $100 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 $40.
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 Cambridge for a week is $878-$2,290($125-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $1,516-$3,740($217-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $3,032-$7,060($433-$1,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cambridge cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cambridge Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cambridge.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $3,098-$10,863($443-$1,552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $347 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,954 for first class
Lodging: $219 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cambridge for a week is $4,882-$15,246($697-$2,178 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $694 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,908 for first class
Lodging: $219 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $9,764-$27,900($1,395-$3,986 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $576 to $1,388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,104 to $7,816 for first class
Lodging: $438 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cambridge Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cambridge is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cambridge 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.
Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge.
Flight Costs to Cambridge
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,095 average in early to mid December to a low of $653 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $669. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cambridge our data includes 1,228 originating airports, and 200 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cambridge from an airport like Ahmad Yani (SRG) in Semarang (Indonesia) for an average $10,766 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) in Massena, NY (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Cambridge, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $443, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Cambridge can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1071 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.