The average price of a 7-day trip to Edinburgh is $1,502 for a solo traveler, $2,698 for a couple, and $5,057 for a family of 4. Edinburgh hotels range from $65 to $157 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $530 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are between $604 and $977 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $3,066 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $83 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 Edinburgh, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Edinburgh hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Edinburgh is usually late January.
Average Edinburgh Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Edinburgh for a week is $1,071-$2,176($153-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $791 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Edinburgh for a week is $2,194-$3,920($313-$560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $81 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $3,348-$6,694($478-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $162 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $201 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Edinburgh
How cheap can you make a vacation to Edinburgh? The cheapest trip to Edinburgh is about $118 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 $64 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 $56.
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 Edinburgh for a week is $827-$1,589($118-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $791 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Edinburgh for a week is $1,318-$2,674($188-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,582 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $2,540-$5,120($363-$731 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,164 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Edinburgh cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Edinburgh Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Edinburgh.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Edinburgh for a week is $1,893-$8,841($270-$1,263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $726 to $1,756 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $157 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $530 to $1,007 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Edinburgh for a week is $3,186-$11,640($455-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,452 to $3,512 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $157 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $530 to $1,007 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $6,372-$20,862($910-$2,980 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,904 to $7,024 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $314 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $795 to $1,611 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Edinburgh Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Edinburgh is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.
Flight Costs to Edinburgh
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $977 average in early August to a low of $604 in late January. Median flight price is $787. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Edinburgh our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Edinburgh from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,716 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $83.
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 Edinburgh, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Edinburgh can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $626 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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