The average price of a 7-day trip to Chelmsford is $2,385 for a solo traveler, $4,283 for a couple, and $8,030 for a family of 4. Chelmsford hotels range from $47 to $216 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to London Stansted Airport (STN) are between $1,517 and $2,812 per person for economy flights and $4,760 to $8,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $82 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 Chelmsford, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STN and stay in a Chelmsford hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Chelmsford is usually mid to late September.
Average Chelmsford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chelmsford for a week is $1,412-$3,592($202-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $2,418 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chelmsford for a week is $3,912-$7,372($559-$1,053 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $4,836 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chelmsford for a week is $4,898-$12,904($700-$1,843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $9,672 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chelmsford
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chelmsford? The cheapest trip to Chelmsford is about $168 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 $60 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 $43.
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 Chelmsford for a week is $1,177-$3,210($168-$459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $2,418 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chelmsford for a week is $2,096-$5,880($299-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $4,836 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chelmsford for a week is $4,192-$11,490($599-$1,641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $9,672 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Chelmsford cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chelmsford Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chelmsford.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chelmsford for a week is $3,245-$10,885($464-$1,555 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $156 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,030 to $5,005 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chelmsford for a week is $5,842-$16,982($835-$2,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $312 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,060 to $10,010 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $216 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chelmsford for a week is $11,684-$31,090($1,669-$4,441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $624 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,120 to $20,020 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $432 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chelmsford Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chelmsford is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chelmsford 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.
Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford.
Flight Costs to Chelmsford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,812 average in mid December to a low of $1,517 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,414. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Chelmsford our data includes 897 originating airports, and 167 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chelmsford from an airport like C. P. A. Carlos Rovirosa International (VSA) in Villahermosa (Mexico) for an average $20,720 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Weeze (NRN) in Weeze (Germany) at an average of just $68.
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 Chelmsford, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,295, so you can easily save about 85% 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 Chelmsford can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $537 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.
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