The average price of a 7-day trip to Colchester is $2,253 for a solo traveler, $4,046 for a couple, and $7,586 for a family of 4. Colchester hotels range from $44 to $102 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 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 $39 to $60 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 Colchester, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STN and stay in a Colchester hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- July 30th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Colchester is usually mid to late September.
Average Colchester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Colchester for a week is $1,402-$3,366($200-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $2,334 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Colchester for a week is $3,916-$7,076($559-$1,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $4,668 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Colchester for a week is $4,936-$11,994($705-$1,713 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $9,336 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $118 to $163 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Colchester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Colchester? The cheapest trip to Colchester is about $163 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 $38.
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 Colchester for a week is $1,140-$3,052($163-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $2,334 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Colchester for a week is $2,052-$5,624($293-$803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $4,668 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Colchester for a week is $4,104-$11,008($586-$1,573 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,172 to $9,336 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Colchester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Colchester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Colchester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Colchester for a week is $2,935-$10,201($419-$1,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,745 to $5,041 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Colchester for a week is $5,282-$16,082($755-$2,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,490 to $10,082 for first class
Lodging: $98 to $102 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Colchester for a week is $10,564-$29,572($1,509-$4,225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,980 to $20,164 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $204 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Colchester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Colchester is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Colchester 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.
Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester.
Flight Costs to Colchester
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 Colchester our data includes 897 originating airports, and 167 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $506 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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