The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Cleveland is $1,698 for a solo traveler, $3,050 for a couple, and $5,717 for a family of 4. Downtown Cleveland hotels range from $70 to $320 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are between $659 and $1,010 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,169 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $98 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 Cleveland, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CLE and stay in a Downtown Cleveland hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Cleveland is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Cleveland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $1,292-$2,434($185-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $2,506-$4,322($358-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $4,052-$7,414($579-$1,059 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $191 to $233 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Cleveland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Cleveland? The cheapest trip to Downtown Cleveland is about $137 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 $100 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 $59.
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 Cleveland for a week is $962-$2,029($137-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $1,570-$3,218($224-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $3,140-$6,016($449-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Cleveland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $2,743-$15,146($392-$2,164 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,156 to $1,914 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $4,466-$18,292($638-$2,613 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,312 to $3,828 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Cleveland for a week is $8,932-$30,584($1,276-$4,369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,624 to $7,656 for first class
Lodging: $340 to $640 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Cleveland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Cleveland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
Flight Costs to Downtown Cleveland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,010 average in early January to a low of $659 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Cleveland our data includes 722 originating airports, and 130 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Cleveland from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,774 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $179.
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 Cleveland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $351, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Cleveland can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $798 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.