The average price of a 7-day trip to Cambridge is $1,167 for a solo traveler, $2,096 for a couple, and $3,929 for a family of 4. Cambridge hotels range from $48 to $220 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are between $453 and $711 per person for economy flights and $1,422 to $2,231 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $71 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, ON, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYZ and stay in a Cambridge hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cambridge is usually mid to late September.
Average Cambridge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cambridge for a week is $900-$1,681($129-$240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $590 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 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 $1,780-$3,010($254-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $2,778-$5,536($397-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $110 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 $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $39.
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 $652-$1,269($93-$181 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $590 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 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 $1,070-$2,118($153-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $2,056-$4,026($294-$575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $2,031-$6,781($290-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $873 to $1,251 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 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 $3,408-$9,026($487-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,746 to $2,502 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $220 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cambridge for a week is $6,816-$15,328($974-$2,190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,492 to $5,004 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $440 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cambridge Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cambridge is slightly lower 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 $711 average in late July to a low of $453 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cambridge our data includes 437 originating airports, and 158 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cambridge from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $3,845 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) in Montreal (Canada) at an average of just $131.
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 $258, so you can easily save about 57% 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 $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $548 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.