The average price of a 7-day trip to Dorchester is $1,593 for a solo traveler, $2,861 for a couple, and $5,364 for a family of 4. Dorchester hotels range from $53 to $129 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bristol Airport (BRS) are between $628 and $1,017 per person for economy flights and $1,971 to $3,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $77 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 Dorchester, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRS and stay in a Dorchester hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of August 27th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dorchester is usually late January.
Average Dorchester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dorchester for a week is $1,045-$2,413($149-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dorchester for a week is $2,182-$4,132($312-$590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dorchester for a week is $3,280-$7,000($469-$1,000 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dorchester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dorchester? The cheapest trip to Dorchester is about $110 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 $144 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 $46.
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 Dorchester for a week is $773-$2,238($110-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $357 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dorchester for a week is $1,270-$3,372($181-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $714 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $144 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dorchester for a week is $2,540-$6,084($363-$869 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,428 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $230 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Dorchester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dorchester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dorchester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dorchester for a week is $2,005-$9,331($286-$1,333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $971 to $2,383 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dorchester for a week is $3,452-$12,848($493-$1,835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,942 to $4,766 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $129 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $969 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dorchester for a week is $6,904-$23,368($986-$3,338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,884 to $9,532 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $258 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $816 to $1,550 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dorchester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dorchester is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dorchester 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.
Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester.
Flight Costs to Dorchester
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,017 average in mid December to a low of $628 in late January. Median flight price is $664. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dorchester our data includes 218 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dorchester from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,432 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $85.
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 Dorchester, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $389, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Dorchester can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $597 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.
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