The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown is $1,688 for a solo traveler, $3,032 for a couple, and $5,683 for a family of 4. Downtown hotels range from $70 to $319 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are between $708 and $1,136 per person for economy flights and $2,222 to $3,565 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $89 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, DE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHL and stay in a Downtown hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown for a week is $1,201-$2,402($172-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,011 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown for a week is $2,584-$4,286($369-$612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,022 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $128 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown for a week is $3,808-$8,072($544-$1,153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,044 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $256 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $90 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown? The cheapest trip to Downtown is about $139 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 $60.
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 for a week is $974-$2,162($139-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $1,011 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown for a week is $1,588-$3,544($227-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $2,022 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown for a week is $3,176-$6,620($454-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $4,044 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown for a week is $3,236-$8,257($462-$1,180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,067 to $3,033 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $319 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown for a week is $5,164-$12,410($738-$1,773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,134 to $6,066 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $319 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown for a week is $10,328-$23,176($1,475-$3,311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,268 to $12,132 for first class
Lodging: $436 to $638 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Downtown
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,136 average in late July to a low of $708 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown our data includes 949 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,537 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 $142.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 60% 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 can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $796 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.