The average price of a 7-day trip to College Park is $1,656 for a solo traveler, $2,974 for a couple, and $5,576 for a family of 4. College Park hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are between $695 and $1,191 per person for economy flights and $2,181 to $3,737 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $112 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 College Park, MD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DCA and stay in a College Park hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in College Park is usually mid to late September.
Average College Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit College Park for a week is $1,302-$2,595($186-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $977 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit College Park for a week is $2,558-$4,784($365-$683 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,954 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit College Park for a week is $3,780-$8,388($540-$1,198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,908 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $222 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to College Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to College Park? The cheapest trip to College Park is about $102 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 $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 $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 College Park for a week is $716-$1,723($102-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $977 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit College Park for a week is $1,312-$3,050($187-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,954 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit College Park for a week is $2,552-$6,100($365-$871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,908 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to College Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury College Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in College Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit College Park for a week is $2,516-$10,642($359-$1,520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $235 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $2,697 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit College Park for a week is $4,078-$14,984($583-$2,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $470 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $5,394 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit College Park for a week is $8,156-$26,818($1,165-$3,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $940 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,840 to $10,788 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,575 per night for a preferred vacation rental
College Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in College Park is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in College Park 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.
College Park 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 College Park 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 College Park.
Flight Costs to College Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,191 average in early January to a low of $695 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $767. These prices are based on millions of flights. For College Park our data includes 1,228 originating airports, and 151 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to College Park from an airport like Supadio (PNK) in Pontianak (Indonesia) for an average $8,797 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 College Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $496, so you can easily save about 71% 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 College Park can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.