The average price of a 7-day trip to Cologne is $1,297 for a solo traveler, $2,329 for a couple, and $4,367 for a family of 4. Cologne hotels range from $48 to $136 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 Koeln Bonn Airport (CGN) are between $716 and $1,062 per person for economy flights and $2,247 to $3,333 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $62 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 Cologne, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CGN and stay in a Cologne hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cologne is usually early to mid September.
Average Cologne Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cologne for a week is $957-$1,865($137-$266 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $945 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cologne for a week is $2,204-$3,478($315-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,890 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $63 to $77 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cologne for a week is $2,970-$6,488($424-$927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,780 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cologne
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cologne? The cheapest trip to Cologne is about $104 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 $40 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 Cologne for a week is $728-$1,596($104-$228 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $33 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $945 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cologne for a week is $1,228-$2,772($175-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $66 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,890 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cologne for a week is $2,336-$5,292($334-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $132 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,780 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Cologne cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cologne Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cologne.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cologne for a week is $2,023-$7,685($289-$1,098 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,032 to $1,975 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cologne for a week is $3,482-$10,570($497-$1,510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,064 to $3,950 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $136 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cologne for a week is $6,964-$18,740($995-$2,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,128 to $7,900 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $272 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cologne Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cologne is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cologne 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.
Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne.
Flight Costs to Cologne
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,062 average in late May to early June to a low of $716 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $783. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cologne our data includes 264 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cologne from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $21,240 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tegel (TXL) in Berlin (Germany) at an average of just $60.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cologne, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $346, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Cologne can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $492 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.