The average price of a 7-day trip to Clayton is $1,629 for a solo traveler, $2,926 for a couple, and $5,485 for a family of 4. Clayton hotels range from $62 to $281 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are between $659 and $1,082 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,395 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $101 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 Clayton, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RDU and stay in a Clayton hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Clayton is usually early to mid September.
Average Clayton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Clayton for a week is $1,392-$2,359($199-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Clayton for a week is $2,686-$4,364($384-$623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Clayton for a week is $4,146-$7,540($592-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $183 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Clayton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Clayton? The cheapest trip to Clayton is about $128 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 $200 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 $56.
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 Clayton for a week is $899-$2,635($128-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clayton for a week is $1,462-$3,830($209-$547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clayton for a week is $2,924-$6,796($418-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Clayton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Clayton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clayton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Clayton for a week is $2,507-$10,415($358-$1,488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $917 to $2,451 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Clayton for a week is $4,180-$14,350($597-$2,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,834 to $4,902 for first class
Lodging: $139 to $281 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clayton for a week is $8,360-$25,460($1,194-$3,637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,668 to $9,804 for first class
Lodging: $278 to $562 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,620 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Clayton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Clayton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clayton 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.
Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton.
Flight Costs to Clayton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,082 average in late July to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Clayton our data includes 838 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clayton from an airport like Omsk Tsentralny (OMS) in Omsk (Russia) for an average $10,144 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 $145.
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 Clayton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Clayton can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $701 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.