The average price of a 7-day trip to Connecticut is $1,271 for a solo traveler, $1,928 for a couple, and $3,676 for a family of 4. Connecticut hotels range from $68 to $309 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Connecticut (from all airports) are between $672 and $997 per person for economy flights and $2,110 to $3,131 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $103 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 Connecticut
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Connecticut and stay in a Connecticut hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Connecticut is usually mid to late September.
Average Connecticut Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Connecticut for a week is $1,293-$2,527($185-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $846 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Connecticut for a week is $2,076-$4,087($297-$584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $205 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $1,692 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Connecticut for a week is $4,158-$7,766($594-$1,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $410 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $3,384 for economy
Lodging: $173 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Connecticut
How cheap can you make a vacation to Connecticut? The cheapest trip to Connecticut 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 $80 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 $58.
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 Connecticut for a week is $957-$2,175($137-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $846 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Connecticut for a week is $1,558-$3,385($223-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $103 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $1,692 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $131 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Connecticut for a week is $3,117-$6,283($445-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $205 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $3,384 for economy
Lodging: $115 to $135 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $244 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Connecticut cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Connecticut Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Connecticut.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Connecticut for a week is $2,742-$10,994($392-$1,571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $204 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,093 to $2,168 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $309 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $621 to $1,233 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Connecticut for a week is $4,542-$14,590($649-$2,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $408 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,186 to $4,336 for first class
Lodging: $157 to $309 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $621 to $1,233 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Connecticut for a week is $9,079-$25,531($1,297-$3,647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $816 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,373 to $8,671 for first class
Lodging: $313 to $618 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $927 to $1,858 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Connecticut Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Connecticut is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Connecticut 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.
Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
Flight Costs to Connecticut
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $997 average in late July to a low of $672 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $657. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Connecticut our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Connecticut, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $325, 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 Connecticut can easily cost $385 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $770 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.