The average price of a 7-day trip to Charlotte is $2,073 for a solo traveler, $3,723 for a couple, and $6,980 for a family of 4. Charlotte hotels range from $84 to $467 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Burlington International Airport (BTV) are between $524 and $900 per person for economy flights and $1,644 to $2,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $84 to $142 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, VT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTV and stay in a Charlotte hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th 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 $1,541-$3,106($220-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $232 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 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 $2,836-$5,180($405-$740 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $232 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Charlotte for a week is $4,934-$9,640($705-$1,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $464 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $266 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 $149 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 $71.
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 $1,040-$2,346($149-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $84 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 Charlotte for a week is $1,654-$3,612($236-$516 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $84 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 Charlotte for a week is $3,308-$6,792($473-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $4,035-$10,048($576-$1,435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $185 to $256 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $1,872 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 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 $6,210-$13,712($887-$1,959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $370 to $512 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $3,744 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $467 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Charlotte for a week is $12,420-$24,868($1,774-$3,553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $740 to $1,024 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,520 to $7,488 for first class
Lodging: $620 to $934 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Charlotte Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Charlotte is much higher 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Charlotte.
Flight Costs to Charlotte
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $900 average in mid December to a low of $524 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charlotte our data includes 413 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charlotte from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,174 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 $376, so you can easily save about 72% 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 $580 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1163 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.