The average price of a 7-day trip to Charleston is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Charleston hotels range from $41 to $188 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) are between $462 and $1,363 per person for economy flights and $1,450 to $4,277 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $26 to $74 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 Charleston, MO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CGI and stay in a Charleston hotel:
- March 26th to July 8th
- July 30th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Charleston is usually late August to early September.
Average Charleston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Charleston for a week is $827-$2,281($118-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,199 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Charleston for a week is $1,642-$4,326($235-$618 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,398 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $69 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Charleston for a week is $2,588-$7,714($370-$1,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,796 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $138 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Charleston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Charleston? The cheapest trip to Charleston is about $88 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 $240 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 $35.
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 Charleston for a week is $613-$3,036($88-$434 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $31 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $291 to $1,199 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Charleston for a week is $1,016-$4,452($145-$636 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $62 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $582 to $2,398 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $41 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Charleston for a week is $2,032-$7,932($290-$1,133 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $124 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,164 to $4,796 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $82 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $378 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Charleston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Charleston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Charleston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Charleston for a week is $1,655-$7,827($236-$1,118 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $155 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $2,710 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Charleston for a week is $2,752-$11,622($393-$1,660 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $310 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $5,420 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $188 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Charleston for a week is $5,504-$21,228($786-$3,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $620 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,016 to $10,840 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $376 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Charleston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Charleston is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Charleston 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.
Charleston 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 Charleston 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Charleston.
Flight Costs to Charleston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,363 average in early to mid December to a low of $462 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $587. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charleston our data includes 44 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charleston from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,955 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barkley Regional (PAH) in Paducah, KY (the United States) at an average of just $120.
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 Thursday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Charleston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $901, so you can easily save about 195% 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 Charleston can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $468 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.