The average price of a 7-day trip to Clarkson is $1,599 for a solo traveler, $2,872 for a couple, and $5,384 for a family of 4. Clarkson hotels range from $65 to $295 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are between $552 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $81 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 Clarkson, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDF and stay in a Clarkson hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Clarkson is usually early to mid September.
Average Clarkson Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Clarkson for a week is $1,166-$2,308($167-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $727 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Clarkson for a week is $2,198-$3,966($314-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,454 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Clarkson for a week is $3,680-$6,700($526-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,908 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $254 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Clarkson
How cheap can you make a vacation to Clarkson? The cheapest trip to Clarkson is about $127 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 $240 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 $57.
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 Clarkson for a week is $890-$2,750($127-$393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $727 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clarkson for a week is $1,438-$3,820($205-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,454 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clarkson for a week is $2,876-$6,968($411-$995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,908 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $448 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Clarkson cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Clarkson Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clarkson.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Clarkson for a week is $2,433-$10,433($348-$1,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,018 to $1,963 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Clarkson for a week is $3,990-$13,474($570-$1,925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,036 to $3,926 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $295 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clarkson for a week is $7,980-$22,514($1,140-$3,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,072 to $7,852 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $590 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,725 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Clarkson Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Clarkson is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clarkson 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.
Clarkson 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 Clarkson 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Clarkson.
Flight Costs to Clarkson
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Clarkson our data includes 508 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clarkson from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,841 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $193.
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 Clarkson, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $357, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Clarkson can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $736 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.