The average price of a 7-day trip to Carbondale is $1,755 for a solo traveler, $3,152 for a couple, and $5,909 for a family of 4. Carbondale hotels range from $69 to $313 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $960 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) are between $535 and $756 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,372 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $100 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 Carbondale, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Carbondale hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carbondale is usually early to mid September.
Average Carbondale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carbondale for a week is $1,355-$2,573($194-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $673 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carbondale for a week is $2,428-$4,112($347-$587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,346 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $164 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carbondale for a week is $4,244-$7,172($606-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,692 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carbondale
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carbondale? The cheapest trip to Carbondale is about $134 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 $200 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 Carbondale for a week is $936-$2,357($134-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $673 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carbondale for a week is $1,500-$3,394($214-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,346 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carbondale for a week is $3,000-$6,128($429-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,692 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carbondale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carbondale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carbondale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carbondale for a week is $2,614-$15,423($373-$2,203 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $121 to $210 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $837 to $1,857 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carbondale for a week is $4,298-$18,750($614-$2,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $242 to $420 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,674 to $3,714 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carbondale for a week is $8,596-$30,240($1,228-$4,320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $484 to $840 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,348 to $7,428 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $626 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,344 to $2,822 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carbondale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carbondale is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carbondale 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.
Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale.
Flight Costs to Carbondale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $756 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carbondale our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carbondale from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,684 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Piedmont Triad International (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Carbondale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $221, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Carbondale can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $781 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.