The average price of a 7-day trip to Carrboro is $1,751 for a solo traveler, $3,145 for a couple, and $5,896 for a family of 4. Carrboro hotels range from $71 to $323 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are between $659 and $1,082 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,395 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $112 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 Carrboro, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RDU and stay in a Carrboro hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carrboro is usually early to mid September.
Average Carrboro Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carrboro for a week is $1,217-$2,568($174-$367 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carrboro for a week is $2,504-$4,542($358-$649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $119 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carrboro for a week is $3,716-$8,652($531-$1,236 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $238 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carrboro
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carrboro? The cheapest trip to Carrboro is about $133 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 $80 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 $57.
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 Carrboro for a week is $933-$1,952($133-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $974 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carrboro for a week is $1,524-$3,304($218-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,948 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carrboro for a week is $3,048-$6,260($435-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,896 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Carrboro cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carrboro Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carrboro.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carrboro for a week is $2,761-$8,782($394-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $235 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $2,805 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carrboro for a week is $4,472-$13,232($639-$1,890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $470 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $5,610 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $722 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carrboro for a week is $8,944-$24,298($1,278-$3,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $468 to $940 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,568 to $11,220 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $646 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,083 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carrboro Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carrboro is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carrboro 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.
Carrboro 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 Carrboro 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 Carrboro.
Flight Costs to Carrboro
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,082 average in late July to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carrboro our data includes 838 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carrboro from an airport like Omsk Tsentralny (OMS) in Omsk (Russia) for an average $10,144 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $145.
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 Carrboro, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Carrboro can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $806 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.