The average price of a 7-day trip to Charles City is $1,807 for a solo traveler, $3,245 for a couple, and $6,084 for a family of 4. Charles City hotels range from $68 to $312 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Richmond International Airport (RIC) are between $585 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,836 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $126 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 Charles City, VA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RIC and stay in a Charles City hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Charles City is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Charles City Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Charles City for a week is $1,298-$2,682($185-$383 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $377 to $798 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Charles City for a week is $2,490-$4,600($356-$657 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $754 to $1,596 for economy

Lodging: $87 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Charles City for a week is $4,148-$8,226($593-$1,175 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,508 to $3,192 for economy

Lodging: $174 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $219 to $251 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Charles City

How cheap can you make a vacation to Charles City? The cheapest trip to Charles City is about $133 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 $160 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 Charles City for a week is $931-$2,242($133-$320 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $377 to $798 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Charles City for a week is $1,490-$3,404($213-$486 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $754 to $1,596 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Charles City for a week is $2,980-$6,160($426-$880 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,508 to $3,192 for economy

Lodging: $124 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $256 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Charles City cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Charles City Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Charles City.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Charles City for a week is $2,687-$10,671($384-$1,524 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $125 to $252 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $882 to $2,187 for first class

Lodging: $155 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Charles City for a week is $4,444-$14,622($635-$2,089 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $250 to $504 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,764 to $4,374 for first class

Lodging: $155 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Charles City for a week is $8,888-$26,556($1,270-$3,794 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $500 to $1,008 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,528 to $8,748 for first class

Lodging: $310 to $624 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $784 to $1,792 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Charles City Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Charles City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Charles City 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.

Charles City 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Charles City 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Charles City.

 

Flight Costs to Charles City

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $917 average in late July to a low of $585 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charles City our data includes 596 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charles City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,157 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $168.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Charles City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $333, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Charles City can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $778 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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