The average price of a 7-day trip to Charlottesville is $2,032 for a solo traveler, $3,649 for a couple, and $6,842 for a family of 4. Charlottesville hotels range from $82 to $374 per night with an average of $130, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) are between $491 and $747 per person for economy flights and $1,541 to $2,344 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $124 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 Charlottesville, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHO and stay in a Charlottesville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Charlottesville is usually early September.
Average Charlottesville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Charlottesville for a week is $1,383-$3,059($198-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $613 for economy
Lodging: $109 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $215 to $263 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Charlottesville for a week is $2,406-$4,808($344-$687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,226 for economy
Lodging: $109 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $215 to $263 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Charlottesville for a week is $4,224-$8,294($603-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,452 for economy
Lodging: $218 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $344 to $395 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Charlottesville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Charlottesville? The cheapest trip to Charlottesville is about $144 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 $140 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 $74.
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 Charlottesville for a week is $1,005-$2,007($144-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $613 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Charlottesville for a week is $1,566-$3,054($224-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,226 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Charlottesville for a week is $3,132-$5,532($447-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $2,452 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $164 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Charlottesville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Charlottesville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Charlottesville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Charlottesville for a week is $2,654-$15,041($379-$2,149 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $260 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $905 to $1,821 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $374 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Charlottesville for a week is $4,294-$18,682($613-$2,669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $520 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,810 to $3,642 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $374 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Charlottesville for a week is $8,588-$30,524($1,227-$4,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $1,040 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,620 to $7,284 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $748 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Charlottesville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Charlottesville is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Charlottesville 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.
Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville.
Flight Costs to Charlottesville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $747 average in late July to a low of $491 in early September. Median flight price is $462. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Charlottesville our data includes 332 originating airports, and 84 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Charlottesville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,146 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Charlottesville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $256, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Charlottesville can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $933 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.