The average price of a 7-day trip to Dayton is $2,160 for a solo traveler, $3,879 for a couple, and $7,273 for a family of 4. Dayton hotels range from $81 to $371 per night with an average of $143, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) are between $701 and $1,044 per person for economy flights and $2,200 to $3,276 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $74 to $146 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, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALW and stay in a Dayton hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 2nd to April 29th
- September 17th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dayton is usually early November.
Average Dayton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dayton for a week is $1,577-$3,229($225-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $441 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $175 to $213 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 $3,056-$5,410($437-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $103 to $137 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $175 to $213 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dayton for a week is $5,072-$9,724($725-$1,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,764 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $206 to $274 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $320 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 $156 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $300 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 $72.
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 $1,090-$3,403($156-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $441 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 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 $1,748-$4,766($250-$681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dayton for a week is $3,496-$8,308($499-$1,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,764 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $450 to $476 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 $3,031-$13,855($433-$1,979 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $307 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $891 to $2,202 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $371 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 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 $4,958-$18,206($708-$2,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $614 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,782 to $4,404 for first class
Lodging: $184 to $371 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dayton for a week is $9,916-$31,660($1,417-$4,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $592 to $1,228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,564 to $8,808 for first class
Lodging: $368 to $742 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,376 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Dayton.
Flight Costs to Dayton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,044 average in late July to a low of $701 in early November. Median flight price is $608. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dayton our data includes 119 originating airports, and 50 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dayton from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $5,281 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) at an average of just $181.
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 Dayton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $343, so you can easily save about 49% 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 $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $924 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.