The average price of a 7-day trip to Dorset is $2,218 for a solo traveler, $3,984 for a couple, and $7,468 for a family of 4. Dorset hotels range from $82 to $400 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $137 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 Dorset, VT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB and stay in a Dorset hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dorset is usually early September.
Average Dorset Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dorset for a week is $1,430-$3,374($204-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $137 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $153 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $235 to $287 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dorset for a week is $2,634-$5,352($376-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $274 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $153 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $235 to $287 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dorset for a week is $4,664-$9,194($666-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $548 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $306 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $353 to $431 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dorset
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dorset? The cheapest trip to Dorset is about $152 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 $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 Dorset for a week is $1,061-$2,482($152-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $693 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dorset for a week is $1,690-$3,644($241-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,386 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $82 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dorset for a week is $3,380-$6,628($483-$947 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,772 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $164 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dorset cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dorset Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dorset.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dorset for a week is $3,099-$15,154($443-$2,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $274 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,015 to $1,836 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $400 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dorset for a week is $5,220-$18,908($746-$2,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $548 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,030 to $3,672 for first class
Lodging: $163 to $400 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dorset for a week is $10,440-$30,976($1,491-$4,425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $632 to $1,096 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,060 to $7,344 for first class
Lodging: $326 to $800 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,660 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dorset Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dorset is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dorset 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.
Dorset 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 Dorset 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 Dorset.
Flight Costs to Dorset
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dorset our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dorset from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,156 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $247.
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 Dorset, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $307, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Dorset can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $998 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.