The average price of a 7-day trip to Durham is $1,380 for a solo traveler, $2,478 for a couple, and $4,646 for a family of 4. Durham hotels range from $29 to $226 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newcastle Airport (NCL) are between $672 and $1,081 per person for economy flights and $2,109 to $3,392 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $65 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 Durham, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NCL and stay in a Durham hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the weeks of October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Durham is usually mid January.
Average Durham Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Durham for a week is $981-$2,109($140-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $940 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Durham for a week is $2,246-$3,786($321-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,880 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Durham for a week is $3,324-$6,744($475-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,760 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $155 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Durham
How cheap can you make a vacation to Durham? The cheapest trip to Durham is about $93 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 $120 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 $23.
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 Durham for a week is $651-$2,166($93-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $940 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Durham for a week is $1,164-$3,372($166-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,880 for economy
Lodging: $23 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Durham for a week is $2,328-$6,168($333-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,760 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Durham cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Durham Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Durham.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Durham for a week is $2,058-$8,056($294-$1,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,087 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Durham for a week is $3,516-$11,144($502-$1,592 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,174 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $828 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Durham for a week is $7,032-$20,302($1,005-$2,900 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,312 to $8,348 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $690 to $1,325 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Durham Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Durham is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Durham 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.
Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham.
Flight Costs to Durham
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,081 average in mid December to a low of $672 in mid January. Median flight price is $762. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Durham our data includes 162 originating airports, and 92 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Durham from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $8,696 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $88.
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 Durham, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, 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 Durham can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $563 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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