The average price of a 7-day trip to Donegal is $1,888 for a solo traveler, $3,391 for a couple, and $6,357 for a family of 4. Donegal hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $840 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are between $620 and $987 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $3,097 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $118 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 Donegal, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIT and stay in a Donegal hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Donegal is usually mid to late September.
Average Donegal Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Donegal for a week is $1,138-$2,961($163-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $869 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Donegal for a week is $2,366-$4,892($338-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,738 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $173 to $211 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Donegal for a week is $3,616-$8,682($517-$1,240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,476 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $242 to $317 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Donegal
How cheap can you make a vacation to Donegal? The cheapest trip to Donegal is about $116 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 $200 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 Donegal for a week is $815-$2,645($116-$378 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $869 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Donegal for a week is $1,324-$3,850($189-$550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,738 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Donegal for a week is $2,648-$6,980($378-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,476 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Donegal cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Donegal Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Donegal.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Donegal for a week is $2,175-$13,571($311-$1,939 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $716 to $2,007 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Donegal for a week is $3,486-$17,062($498-$2,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,432 to $4,014 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Donegal for a week is $6,972-$28,076($996-$4,011 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,864 to $8,028 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,176 to $2,352 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Donegal Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Donegal is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Donegal 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.
Donegal 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 Donegal 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 Donegal.
Flight Costs to Donegal
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Donegal our data includes 742 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Donegal from an airport like Liuzhou Bailian (LZH) in Liuzhou (China) for an average $6,560 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County (JST) in Johnstown, PA (the United States) at an average of just $61.
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 Donegal, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, 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 Donegal can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $723 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.