The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia is $1,687 for a solo traveler, $3,030 for a couple, and $5,680 for a family of 4. Columbia hotels range from $68 to $312 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are between $620 and $919 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $2,884 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $107 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 Columbia, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDT and stay in a Columbia hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Columbia is usually mid to late September.
Average Columbia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $1,341-$2,406($192-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $763 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $2,568-$4,230($367-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,526 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $4,020-$7,836($574-$1,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,052 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $170 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Columbia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Columbia? The cheapest trip to Columbia is about $138 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 $61.
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 Columbia for a week is $967-$1,847($138-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $763 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $1,568-$2,974($224-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,526 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,136-$5,516($448-$788 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,052 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Columbia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Columbia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Columbia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $2,798-$8,807($400-$1,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $193 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,014 to $1,648 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $4,666-$11,806($667-$1,687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $386 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,028 to $3,296 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $312 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $9,332-$20,126($1,333-$2,875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $772 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,056 to $6,592 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $624 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbia is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Columbia 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.
Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia.
Flight Costs to Columbia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $919 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Columbia our data includes 455 originating airports, and 98 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,078 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, 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 Columbia can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $777 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.