The average price of a 7-day trip to Dresden is $1,728 for a solo traveler, $3,103 for a couple, and $5,818 for a family of 4. Dresden hotels range from $69 to $313 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are between $642 and $963 per person for economy flights and $2,015 to $3,022 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $120 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 Dresden, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMH and stay in a Dresden hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dresden is usually early to mid September.
Average Dresden Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dresden for a week is $1,361-$2,521($194-$360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dresden for a week is $2,674-$4,440($382-$634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $139 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dresden for a week is $4,208-$8,416($601-$1,202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $278 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dresden
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dresden? The cheapest trip to Dresden is about $134 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 $58.
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 Dresden for a week is $935-$2,231($134-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $847 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 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 Dresden for a week is $1,522-$3,442($217-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,694 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $69 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 Dresden for a week is $3,044-$6,476($435-$925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,388 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Dresden cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dresden Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dresden.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dresden for a week is $2,875-$11,300($411-$1,614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $228 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,077 to $2,024 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dresden for a week is $4,820-$14,920($689-$2,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $456 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,154 to $4,048 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $313 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dresden for a week is $9,640-$26,768($1,377-$3,824 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $912 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,308 to $8,096 for first class
Lodging: $310 to $626 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,048 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dresden Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dresden is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dresden 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.
Dresden 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 Dresden 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Dresden.
Flight Costs to Dresden
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $963 average in late July to a low of $642 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dresden our data includes 653 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dresden from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,707 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 Dresden, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $322, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Dresden can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $780 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.