The average price of a 7-day trip to Durham is $1,757 for a solo traveler, $3,156 for a couple, and $5,916 for a family of 4. Durham hotels range from $74 to $345 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) are between $542 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $95 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, ME, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PWM and stay in a Durham hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Durham is usually early to mid September.
Average Durham Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Durham for a week is $1,155-$2,545($165-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $154 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 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 $2,198-$4,210($314-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $154 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Durham for a week is $3,708-$7,780($530-$1,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $308 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $232 to $248 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 $138 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 $66.
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 $969-$2,177($138-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 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 $1,542-$3,394($220-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $74 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 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 $3,084-$6,308($441-$901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $148 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,698-$9,743($385-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $903 to $1,693 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 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 $4,322-$12,766($617-$1,824 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,806 to $3,386 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Durham for a week is $8,644-$22,172($1,235-$3,167 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,612 to $6,772 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Durham Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Durham is much higher 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 $909 average in late July to a low of $542 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Durham our data includes 449 originating airports, and 102 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Durham from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,257 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 $367, so you can easily save about 68% 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 $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $859 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.