The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Boston is $2,045 for a solo traveler, $3,673 for a couple, and $6,886 for a family of 4. Downtown Boston hotels range from $131 to $484 per night with an average of $207, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Logan International Airport (BOS) are between $653 and $1,095 per person for economy flights and $2,049 to $3,436 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $73 to $168 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 Downtown Boston, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BOS and stay in a Downtown Boston hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Boston is usually early to mid September.
Average Downtown Boston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $1,683-$3,290($240-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $986 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $3,114-$5,670($445-$810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,972 for economy
Lodging: $143 to $188 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $4,848-$10,904($693-$1,558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,944 for economy
Lodging: $286 to $376 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Boston
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Boston? The cheapest trip to Downtown Boston is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $107.
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 Downtown Boston for a week is $800-$2,360($114-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $986 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $131 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $1,480-$3,934($211-$562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,972 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $131 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $2,900-$7,868($414-$1,124 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,944 for economy
Lodging: $214 to $262 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Boston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Boston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Downtown Boston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $3,427-$11,083($490-$1,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $370 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,096 to $2,445 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $484 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $5,594-$16,118($799-$2,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $306 to $740 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,192 to $4,890 for first class
Lodging: $210 to $484 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Boston for a week is $11,188-$29,212($1,598-$4,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $612 to $1,480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,384 to $9,780 for first class
Lodging: $420 to $968 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Boston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Boston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Boston 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.
Downtown Boston 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 Downtown Boston 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 Downtown Boston.
Flight Costs to Downtown Boston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,095 average in early to mid December to a low of $653 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $669. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Boston our data includes 1,228 originating airports, and 200 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Boston from an airport like Ahmad Yani (SRG) in Semarang (Indonesia) for an average $10,766 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) in Massena, NY (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Downtown Boston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $443, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Downtown Boston can easily cost $630 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $42 per person. Private tours can cost $1255 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.