The average price of a 7-day trip to Carrickfergus is $2,848 for a solo traveler, $5,115 for a couple, and $9,589 for a family of 4. Carrickfergus hotels range from $49 to $167 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Belfast Aldergrove Airport (BFS) are between $148 and $5,136 per person for economy flights and $464 to $16,117 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $84 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 Carrickfergus, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFS and stay in a Carrickfergus hotel:
- September 10th to March 25th (except the weeks of October 29th and December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Carrickfergus is usually early to mid March.
Average Carrickfergus Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $762-$5,207($109-$744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,109 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $1,214-$11,958($173-$1,708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $8,218 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $2,220-$19,748($317-$2,821 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $16,436 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $110 to $128 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Carrickfergus
How cheap can you make a vacation to Carrickfergus? The cheapest trip to Carrickfergus is about $70 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 $41.
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 Carrickfergus for a week is $489-$5,028($70-$718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,109 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $732-$9,396($105-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $8,218 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $1,464-$18,396($209-$2,628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $16,436 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Carrickfergus cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Carrickfergus Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Carrickfergus.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $1,304-$16,262($186-$2,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $250 to $9,862 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $2,044-$27,244($292-$3,892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $500 to $19,724 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $167 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Carrickfergus for a week is $4,088-$52,376($584-$7,482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $39,448 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $334 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Carrickfergus Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Carrickfergus is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Carrickfergus 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.
Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Carrickfergus.
Flight Costs to Carrickfergus
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,136 average in early to mid July to a low of $148 in early to mid March. Median flight price is $224. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Carrickfergus our data includes 160 originating airports, and 34 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Carrickfergus from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $15,940 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $85.
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 Carrickfergus, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $4,988, so you can easily save about 3380% 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 Carrickfergus can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $555 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.
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