The average price of a 7-day trip to Charlotte is $1,223 for a solo traveler, $2,197 for a couple, and $4,118 for a family of 4. Charlotte hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are between $616 and $851 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,670 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $67 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, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAN and stay in a Charlotte hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Charlotte is usually early to mid September.
Average Charlotte Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Charlotte for a week is $1,073-$1,709($153-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Charlotte for a week is $2,196-$3,114($314-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Charlotte for a week is $3,320-$5,864($474-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $98 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Charlotte
How cheap can you make a vacation to Charlotte? The cheapest trip to Charlotte is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 5% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $37.
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 for a week is $737-$1,671($105-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Charlotte for a week is $1,252-$2,682($179-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Charlotte for a week is $2,504-$5,100($358-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Charlotte cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Charlotte 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Charlotte for a week is $2,380-$7,378($340-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,188 to $1,639 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 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 Charlotte for a week is $4,142-$10,004($592-$1,429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,376 to $3,278 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 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 Charlotte for a week is $8,284-$17,158($1,183-$2,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,752 to $6,556 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Charlotte Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Charlotte is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Charlotte 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 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 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Charlotte.
Flight Costs to Charlotte
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $851 average in late July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $507. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charlotte our data includes 367 originating airports, and 91 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charlotte from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,008 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 38% 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 can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.