The average price of a 7-day trip to Cooperstown is $2,041 for a solo traveler, $3,666 for a couple, and $6,872 for a family of 4. Cooperstown hotels range from $81 to $370 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $73 to $141 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 Cooperstown, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB and stay in a Cooperstown hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cooperstown is usually early September.
Average Cooperstown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cooperstown for a week is $1,455-$3,227($208-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $209 to $255 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cooperstown for a week is $2,666-$5,216($381-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $209 to $255 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cooperstown for a week is $4,728-$8,930($675-$1,276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $326 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $293 to $357 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cooperstown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cooperstown? The cheapest trip to Cooperstown is about $122 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 $70.
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 Cooperstown for a week is $855-$1,623($122-$232 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $710 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cooperstown for a week is $1,470-$2,760($210-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,420 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cooperstown for a week is $2,796-$5,520($399-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,840 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cooperstown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cooperstown Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cooperstown.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cooperstown for a week is $3,262-$15,897($466-$2,271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $161 to $296 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,031 to $1,825 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $370 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cooperstown for a week is $5,420-$19,794($774-$2,828 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $322 to $592 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,062 to $3,650 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $370 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cooperstown for a week is $10,840-$33,588($1,549-$4,798 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $644 to $1,184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,124 to $7,300 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $740 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cooperstown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cooperstown is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cooperstown 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.
Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown.
Flight Costs to Cooperstown
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cooperstown our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cooperstown from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,156 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 $247.
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 Cooperstown, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $307, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Cooperstown can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $922 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.