The average price of a 7-day trip to Cornelius is $1,793 for a solo traveler, $3,220 for a couple, and $6,037 for a family of 4. Cornelius hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are between $701 and $1,114 per person for economy flights and $2,200 to $3,496 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $110 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 Cornelius, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLT and stay in a Cornelius hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cornelius is usually early to mid September.
Average Cornelius Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cornelius for a week is $1,259-$2,716($180-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cornelius for a week is $2,594-$4,734($371-$676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $123 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cornelius for a week is $3,968-$8,476($567-$1,211 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,920 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cornelius
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cornelius? The cheapest trip to Cornelius is about $124 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 $51.
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 Cornelius for a week is $870-$2,036($124-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $980 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 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 Cornelius for a week is $1,434-$3,352($205-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,960 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 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 Cornelius for a week is $2,868-$6,344($410-$906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $3,920 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Cornelius cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cornelius Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cornelius.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cornelius for a week is $2,759-$9,776($394-$1,397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,180 to $2,313 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cornelius for a week is $4,660-$13,552($666-$1,936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,360 to $4,626 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cornelius for a week is $9,320-$23,504($1,331-$3,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,720 to $9,252 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cornelius Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cornelius is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cornelius 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.
Cornelius 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 Cornelius 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 Cornelius.
Flight Costs to Cornelius
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,114 average in late July to a low of $701 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cornelius our data includes 852 originating airports, and 147 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cornelius from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $10,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh County Memorial (BKW) in Beckley, WV (the United States) at an average of just $91.
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 Cornelius, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $414, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Cornelius can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $721 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.