The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Massachusetts is $1,871 for a solo traveler, $3,360 for a couple, and $6,300 for a family of 4. Central Massachusetts hotels range from $66 to $299 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) are between $852 and $1,595 per person for economy flights and $2,674 to $5,005 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $119 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 Central Massachusetts, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORH and stay in a Central Massachusetts hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Massachusetts is usually mid to late September.
Average Central Massachusetts Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $1,420-$2,923($203-$418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $523 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $3,000-$5,654($429-$808 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,046 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $4,672-$9,820($667-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,092 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $164 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Massachusetts
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Massachusetts? The cheapest trip to Central Massachusetts is about $117 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 $20 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 $56.
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 Central Massachusetts for a week is $818-$2,038($117-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $523 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $1,516-$3,680($217-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,046 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $2,960-$7,360($423-$1,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,092 to $5,168 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Central Massachusetts cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Massachusetts Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Massachusetts.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $2,790-$10,569($399-$1,510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,062 to $3,527 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $4,692-$15,594($670-$2,228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,124 to $7,054 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Massachusetts for a week is $9,384-$28,416($1,341-$4,059 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,248 to $14,108 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Massachusetts Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Massachusetts is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Massachusetts 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.
Central Massachusetts 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 Central Massachusetts 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 Central Massachusetts.
Flight Costs to Central Massachusetts
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,595 average in early August to a low of $852 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $879. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Massachusetts our data includes 264 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Massachusetts from an airport like Cairns International (CNS) in Cairns (Australia) for an average $10,836 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Philadelphia International (PHL) in Philadelphia, PA (the United States) at an average of just $193.
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 Central Massachusetts, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $743, so you can easily save about 87% 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 Central Massachusetts can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $745 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.