The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Portland is $1,864 for a solo traveler, $3,348 for a couple, and $6,276 for a family of 4. Downtown Portland hotels range from $87 to $176 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $270 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $121 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 Portland, OR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Downtown Portland hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Portland is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Portland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $1,233-$2,660($176-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $973 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $2,524-$4,850($361-$693 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,946 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $140 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $3,612-$8,960($516-$1,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,892 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $280 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Portland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Portland? The cheapest trip to Downtown Portland is about $153 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 $300 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 $78.
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 Portland for a week is $1,068-$3,303($153-$472 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $973 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $87 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $1,668-$4,626($238-$661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,946 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $87 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $330 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $3,336-$8,064($477-$1,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,892 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $174 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $462 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Portland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Portland 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 Portland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $2,668-$7,363($381-$1,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $254 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,262 to $1,985 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $4,490-$11,126($641-$1,589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $508 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,524 to $3,970 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Portland for a week is $8,980-$20,812($1,283-$2,973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $1,016 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,048 to $7,940 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $352 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Portland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Portland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Downtown Portland.
Flight Costs to Downtown Portland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Portland our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Portland from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Portland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $439, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Portland can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $756 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.