The average price of a 7-day trip to Dayton is $2,200 for a solo traveler, $3,951 for a couple, and $7,407 for a family of 4. Dayton hotels range from $69 to $314 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH) are between $758 and $1,210 per person for economy flights and $2,379 to $3,797 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $112 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 Dayton, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAH and stay in a Dayton hotel:
- January 15th to February 25th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dayton is usually early to mid September.
Average Dayton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dayton for a week is $1,425-$3,444($204-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $432 to $1,004 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $226 to $276 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dayton for a week is $2,908-$5,644($415-$806 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $864 to $2,008 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $226 to $276 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dayton for a week is $4,512-$9,468($645-$1,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,728 to $4,016 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $362 to $386 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dayton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dayton? The cheapest trip to Dayton 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 $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 $57.
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 Dayton for a week is $956-$2,088($137-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $432 to $1,004 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $69 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 Dayton for a week is $1,570-$3,456($224-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $864 to $2,008 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $69 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 Dayton for a week is $3,140-$6,552($449-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,728 to $4,016 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dayton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dayton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dayton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dayton for a week is $2,826-$16,319($404-$2,331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,050 to $2,751 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $314 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 Dayton for a week is $4,716-$20,638($674-$2,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,100 to $5,502 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $314 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 Dayton for a week is $9,432-$35,276($1,347-$5,039 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,200 to $11,004 for first class
Lodging: $312 to $628 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dayton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dayton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dayton 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.
Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton.
Flight Costs to Dayton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,210 average in early January to a low of $758 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $770. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dayton our data includes 1,030 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dayton from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $10,827 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Victoria Regional (VCT) in Victoria, TX (the United States) at an average of just $105.
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 Dayton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $452, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Dayton can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $783 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.