The average price of a 7-day trip to Cape Carteret is $1,792 for a solo traveler, $3,218 for a couple, and $6,034 for a family of 4. Cape Carteret hotels range from $68 to $311 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) are between $475 and $741 per person for economy flights and $1,491 to $2,325 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $110 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 Cape Carteret, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWN and stay in a Cape Carteret hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cape Carteret is usually early to mid September.
Average Cape Carteret Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $1,387-$2,694($198-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $652 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $174 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $2,410-$4,294($344-$613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,304 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $174 to $212 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $4,336-$7,596($619-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,608 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $244 to $318 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cape Carteret
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cape Carteret? The cheapest trip to Cape Carteret is about $127 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 $59.
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 Cape Carteret for a week is $890-$1,976($127-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $652 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 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 Cape Carteret for a week is $1,426-$2,992($204-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,304 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 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 Cape Carteret for a week is $2,852-$5,600($407-$800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,608 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cape Carteret cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cape Carteret Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cape Carteret.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $2,743-$11,797($392-$1,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $881 to $1,689 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $4,562-$15,026($652-$2,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,762 to $3,378 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,428 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cape Carteret for a week is $9,124-$24,910($1,303-$3,559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $536 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,524 to $6,756 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $622 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,088 to $1,999 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cape Carteret Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cape Carteret is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cape Carteret 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.
Cape Carteret 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 Cape Carteret 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 Cape Carteret.
Flight Costs to Cape Carteret
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $741 average in mid December to a low of $475 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cape Carteret our data includes 210 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cape Carteret from an airport like Tahiti Faa’a (PPT) in Papeete (French Polynesia) for an average $5,607 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $232.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cape Carteret, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Cape Carteret can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $775 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.