The average price of a 7-day trip to Capitol Hill is $1,849 for a solo traveler, $3,321 for a couple, and $6,226 for a family of 4. Capitol Hill hotels range from $82 to $495 per night with an average of $142, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are between $774 and $1,260 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $3,954 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $99 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 Capitol Hill, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SEA and stay in a Capitol Hill hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Capitol Hill is usually mid to late September.
Average Capitol Hill Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $1,515-$2,603($216-$372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,046 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $3,038-$4,770($434-$681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $4,602-$8,684($657-$1,241 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $181 to $209 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Capitol Hill
How cheap can you make a vacation to Capitol Hill? The cheapest trip to Capitol Hill is about $156 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 $72.
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 Capitol Hill for a week is $1,094-$2,193($156-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,046 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $1,756-$3,666($251-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $3,512-$6,900($502-$986 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $164 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Capitol Hill cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Capitol Hill Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Capitol Hill.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $2,932-$9,251($419-$1,322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,112 to $2,605 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $495 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $4,814-$13,102($688-$1,872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,224 to $5,210 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $495 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Capitol Hill for a week is $9,628-$24,044($1,375-$3,435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,448 to $10,420 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $990 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Capitol Hill Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Capitol Hill is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Capitol Hill 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.
Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill.
Flight Costs to Capitol Hill
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,260 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Capitol Hill our data includes 1,135 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Capitol Hill from an airport like Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN) in Kano (Nigeria) for an average $7,435 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Capitol Hill, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $486, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Capitol Hill can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $911 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.