The average price of a 7-day trip to Eastern United States is $1,286 for a solo traveler, $2,310 for a couple, and $4,330 for a family of 4. Eastern United States hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Richmond International Airport (RIC) are between $585 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,836 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $79 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 Eastern United States, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RIC and stay in a Eastern United States hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eastern United States is usually early to mid September.
Average Eastern United States Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Eastern United States for a week is $1,036-$1,935($148-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Eastern United States for a week is $2,116-$3,588($302-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Eastern United States for a week is $3,400-$6,144($486-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $151 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Eastern United States
How cheap can you make a vacation to Eastern United States? The cheapest trip to Eastern United States is about $91 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 $21 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 $42.
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 Eastern United States for a week is $636-$1,359($91-$194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eastern United States for a week is $1,146-$2,352($164-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eastern United States for a week is $2,244-$4,560($321-$651 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Eastern United States cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Eastern United States Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Eastern United States.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Eastern United States for a week is $2,306-$8,495($329-$1,214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,010 to $1,505 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Eastern United States for a week is $3,946-$11,050($564-$1,579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,020 to $3,010 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $990 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Eastern United States for a week is $7,892-$19,724($1,127-$2,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,040 to $6,020 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Eastern United States Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Eastern United States is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eastern United States 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.
Eastern United States 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 Eastern United States 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 Eastern United States.
Flight Costs to Eastern United States
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $917 average in late July to a low of $585 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eastern United States our data includes 596 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eastern United States from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,157 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $168.
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 Eastern United States, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $333, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Eastern United States can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $560 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.