The average price of a 7-day trip to Duck is $1,824 for a solo traveler, $3,276 for a couple, and $6,141 for a family of 4. Duck hotels range from $76 to $347 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are between $571 and $886 per person for economy flights and $1,792 to $2,780 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 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 Duck, NC, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORF and stay in a Duck hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Duck is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Duck Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Duck for a week is $1,355-$2,951($194-$422 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $789 for economy

Lodging: $97 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Duck for a week is $2,522-$4,620($360-$660 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,578 for economy

Lodging: $97 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Duck for a week is $4,256-$7,964($608-$1,138 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,156 for economy

Lodging: $194 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $323 to $344 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Duck

How cheap can you make a vacation to Duck? The cheapest trip to Duck is about $100 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 $67.

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 Duck for a week is $697-$1,651($100-$236 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $374 to $789 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $76 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 Duck for a week is $1,274-$2,846($182-$407 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $748 to $1,578 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $76 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 Duck for a week is $2,500-$5,692($357-$813 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,496 to $3,156 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $152 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Duck cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Duck Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Duck.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Duck for a week is $2,720-$11,041($389-$1,577 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,070 to $1,649 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Duck for a week is $4,630-$13,922($661-$1,989 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,140 to $3,298 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $347 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $680 to $1,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Duck for a week is $9,260-$22,948($1,323-$3,278 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,280 to $6,596 for first class

Lodging: $270 to $694 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $952 to $1,904 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Duck Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Duck is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Duck 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.

Duck 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Duck 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Duck.

 

Flight Costs to Duck

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $886 average in late July to a low of $571 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Duck our data includes 527 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Duck from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,975 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $176.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Duck, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $315, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Duck can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $866 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.

 

 

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