The average price of a 7-day trip to Dover is $1,963 for a solo traveler, $3,526 for a couple, and $6,609 for a family of 4. Dover hotels range from $68 to $311 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) are between $684 and $1,057 per person for economy flights and $2,146 to $3,317 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $107 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 Dover, NH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHT and stay in a Dover hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dover is usually early September.
Average Dover Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dover for a week is $1,416-$2,946($202-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dover for a week is $2,714-$4,932($388-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dover for a week is $4,512-$8,352($645-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dover
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dover? The cheapest trip to Dover is about $140 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 $140 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 $57.
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 Dover for a week is $979-$2,261($140-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $877 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dover for a week is $1,616-$3,502($231-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,754 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dover for a week is $3,232-$6,392($462-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,508 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dover cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dover Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dover.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dover for a week is $2,887-$11,120($412-$1,589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,151 to $2,403 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dover for a week is $4,850-$14,944($693-$2,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,302 to $4,806 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dover for a week is $9,700-$26,972($1,386-$3,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,604 to $9,612 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $622 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,946 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dover Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dover is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dover 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.
Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover.
Flight Costs to Dover
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,057 average in late July to a low of $684 in early September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dover our data includes 548 originating airports, and 116 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dover from an airport like Guyuan Liupanshan (GYU) in Guyuan (China) for an average $8,714 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pittsburgh International (PIT) in Pittsburgh, PA (the United States) at an average of just $226.
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 Dover, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Dover can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $775 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.