The average price of a 7-day trip to Charlotte Center City is $1,510 for a solo traveler, $2,712 for a couple, and $5,084 for a family of 4. Charlotte Center City hotels range from $70 to $419 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are between $701 and $1,114 per person for economy flights and $2,200 to $3,496 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $93 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 Charlotte Center City, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLT and stay in a Charlotte Center City hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Charlotte Center City is usually early to mid September.
Average Charlotte Center City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $1,273-$2,314($182-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $2,664-$4,280($381-$611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $3,958-$7,756($565-$1,108 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $169 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Charlotte Center City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Charlotte Center City? The cheapest trip to Charlotte Center City is about $101 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 Charlotte Center City for a week is $705-$1,704($101-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 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 Charlotte Center City for a week is $1,290-$2,988($184-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $70 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 Charlotte Center City for a week is $2,508-$5,976($358-$854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Charlotte Center City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Charlotte Center 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 Charlotte Center City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $2,610-$8,400($373-$1,200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $177 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,881 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $419 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $4,242-$11,520($606-$1,646 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $354 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,762 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $419 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Charlotte Center City for a week is $8,484-$20,928($1,212-$2,990 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $708 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,280 to $7,524 for first class
Lodging: $326 to $838 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Charlotte Center City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Charlotte Center City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Charlotte Center 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.
Charlotte Center 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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Prices are based on Charlotte Center 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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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Charlotte Center City.
Flight Costs to Charlotte Center City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,114 average in late July to a low of $701 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charlotte Center City our data includes 852 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charlotte Center City from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $10,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh County Memorial (BKW) in Beckley, WV (the United States) at an average of just $91.
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 Charlotte Center City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $414, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Charlotte Center City can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $797 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.