The average price of a 7-day trip to Delaware is $1,154 for a solo traveler, $1,708 for a couple, and $3,638 for a family of 4. Delaware hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $610 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Delaware (from all airports) are between $645 and $975 per person for economy flights and $2,025 to $3,062 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $101 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 Delaware
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Delaware and stay in a Delaware hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Delaware is usually late September.
Average Delaware Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Delaware for a week is $1,272-$2,432($182-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $819 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Delaware for a week is $1,997-$3,951($285-$564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $201 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $1,638 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $151 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Delaware for a week is $3,981-$7,501($569-$1,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $187 to $403 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $3,276 for economy
Lodging: $181 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $187 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Delaware
How cheap can you make a vacation to Delaware? The cheapest trip to Delaware is about $128 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $54.
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 Delaware for a week is $896-$2,092($128-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $819 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $125 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Delaware for a week is $1,460-$3,261($209-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $99 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $793 to $1,638 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $125 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Delaware for a week is $2,927-$6,035($418-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $197 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,586 to $3,276 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Delaware cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Delaware Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Delaware.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Delaware for a week is $2,633-$10,581($376-$1,512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $970 to $1,966 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $606 to $1,199 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Delaware for a week is $4,281-$13,962($612-$1,995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $405 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,939 to $3,933 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $606 to $1,199 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Delaware for a week is $8,562-$24,559($1,223-$3,508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $811 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,878 to $7,866 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $593 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $895 to $1,836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Delaware Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Delaware is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Delaware 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.
Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.
Flight Costs to Delaware
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $975 average in late July to a low of $645 in late September. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Delaware 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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Delaware, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $330, so you can easily save about 51% 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 Delaware can easily cost $368 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $739 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.