The average price of a 7-day trip to Chautauqua is $1,981 for a solo traveler, $3,558 for a couple, and $6,670 for a family of 4. Chautauqua hotels range from $85 to $389 per night with an average of $150, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport (ERI) are between $537 and $725 per person for economy flights and $1,685 to $2,275 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $143 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 Chautauqua, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ERI and stay in a Chautauqua hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
- May 28th to June 17th (except the week of June 4th)
- August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chautauqua is usually late January and early February.
Average Chautauqua Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chautauqua for a week is $1,477-$2,913($211-$416 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $580 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chautauqua for a week is $2,632-$4,784($376-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,160 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $143 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $182 to $222 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chautauqua for a week is $4,612-$8,322($659-$1,189 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,320 for economy
Lodging: $216 to $286 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $273 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chautauqua
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chautauqua? The cheapest trip to Chautauqua is about $150 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 $75.
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 Chautauqua for a week is $1,048-$2,175($150-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $580 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chautauqua for a week is $1,646-$3,210($235-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,160 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chautauqua for a week is $3,292-$5,736($470-$819 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,320 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Chautauqua cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chautauqua Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chautauqua.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chautauqua for a week is $3,050-$11,021($436-$1,574 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $286 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,073 to $1,711 for first class
Lodging: $193 to $389 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chautauqua for a week is $4,942-$14,734($706-$2,105 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $572 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,146 to $3,422 for first class
Lodging: $193 to $389 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chautauqua for a week is $9,884-$26,546($1,412-$3,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $468 to $1,144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,292 to $6,844 for first class
Lodging: $386 to $778 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,949 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chautauqua Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chautauqua is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chautauqua 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.
Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua.
Flight Costs to Chautauqua
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $725 average in mid December to a low of $537 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $403. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chautauqua our data includes 188 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chautauqua from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,932 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 $211.
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 Chautauqua, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $188, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Chautauqua can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $969 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.