The average price of a 7-day trip to Cleveland is $1,791 for a solo traveler, $3,217 for a couple, and $6,030 for a family of 4. Cleveland hotels range from $71 to $324 per night with an average of $135, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are between $659 and $1,010 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,169 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $113 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 Cleveland, OH, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLE and stay in a Cleveland hotel:

  • January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cleveland is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Cleveland Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Cleveland for a week is $1,348-$2,620($193-$374 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $899 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Cleveland for a week is $2,618-$4,532($374-$647 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,798 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Cleveland for a week is $4,276-$8,248($611-$1,178 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,596 for economy

Lodging: $186 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $203 to $248 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Cleveland

How cheap can you make a vacation to Cleveland? The cheapest trip to Cleveland is about $137 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 $100 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 $59.

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 Cleveland for a week is $962-$2,057($137-$294 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $419 to $899 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cleveland for a week is $1,570-$3,334($224-$476 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $838 to $1,798 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cleveland for a week is $3,140-$6,356($449-$908 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,676 to $3,596 for economy

Lodging: $118 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $140 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cleveland cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Cleveland Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cleveland.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Cleveland for a week is $2,949-$17,326($421-$2,475 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $226 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,152 to $2,544 for first class

Lodging: $170 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Cleveland for a week is $4,878-$21,452($697-$3,065 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $222 to $452 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,304 to $5,088 for first class

Lodging: $170 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cleveland for a week is $9,756-$34,984($1,394-$4,998 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $444 to $904 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,608 to $10,176 for first class

Lodging: $340 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,400 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Cleveland Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Cleveland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cleveland 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.

Cleveland 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Cleveland 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cleveland.

 

Flight Costs to Cleveland

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,010 average in early January to a low of $659 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cleveland our data includes 722 originating airports, and 130 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cleveland from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,774 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $179.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Cleveland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $351, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Cleveland can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $806 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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