The average price of a 7-day trip to Central New York State is $1,430 for a solo traveler, $2,568 for a couple, and $4,815 for a family of 4. Central New York State hotels range from $61 to $276 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are between $571 and $879 per person for economy flights and $1,792 to $2,758 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $102 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 New York State, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYR and stay in a Central New York State hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 19th)
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central New York State is usually mid to late September.
Average Central New York State Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central New York State for a week is $1,154-$2,209($165-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $721 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central New York State for a week is $2,248-$3,960($321-$566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,442 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central New York State for a week is $3,692-$6,964($527-$995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,884 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central New York State
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central New York State? The cheapest trip to Central New York State is about $93 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 $52.
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 New York State for a week is $651-$1,409($93-$201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $721 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 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 New York State for a week is $1,182-$2,452($169-$350 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,442 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 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 New York State for a week is $2,304-$4,904($329-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,884 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Central New York State cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central New York State 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 New York State.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central New York State for a week is $2,459-$8,276($351-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $958 to $2,026 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central New York State for a week is $4,096-$11,800($585-$1,686 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,916 to $4,052 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central New York State for a week is $8,192-$20,750($1,170-$2,964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,832 to $8,104 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central New York State Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central New York State is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central New York State 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 New York State 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 New York State 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 New York State.
Flight Costs to Central New York State
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $879 average in late July to a low of $571 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $593. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central New York State our data includes 487 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central New York State from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,926 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $169.
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 New York State, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $308, so you can easily save about 54% 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 New York State can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $689 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.