The average price of a 7-day trip to Cincinnati is $1,577 for a solo traveler, $2,832 for a couple, and $5,310 for a family of 4. Cincinnati hotels range from $66 to $303 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are between $669 and $980 per person for economy flights and $2,099 to $3,075 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $121 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 Cincinnati, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CVG and stay in a Cincinnati hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cincinnati is usually mid to late September.
Average Cincinnati Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cincinnati for a week is $1,291-$2,438($184-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cincinnati for a week is $2,628-$4,422($375-$632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cincinnati for a week is $4,042-$8,216($577-$1,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $137 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cincinnati
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cincinnati? The cheapest trip to Cincinnati is about $102 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $58.
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 Cincinnati for a week is $716-$1,569($102-$224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cincinnati for a week is $1,312-$2,742($187-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cincinnati for a week is $2,576-$5,484($368-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cincinnati cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cincinnati Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cincinnati.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cincinnati for a week is $2,778-$9,192($397-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $266 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,002 to $1,786 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cincinnati for a week is $4,620-$12,840($660-$1,834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $532 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,004 to $3,572 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cincinnati for a week is $9,240-$23,460($1,320-$3,351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $1,064 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,008 to $7,144 for first class
Lodging: $312 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cincinnati Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cincinnati is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati.
Flight Costs to Cincinnati
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $980 average in late July to a low of $669 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $701. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cincinnati our data includes 685 originating airports, and 133 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cincinnati from an airport like Beauvais Tille (BVA) in Beauvais (France) for an average $6,099 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $173.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cincinnati, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $311, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Cincinnati can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $754 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.