The average price of a 7-day trip to Edinburgh is $1,551 for a solo traveler, $2,786 for a couple, and $5,222 for a family of 4. Edinburgh hotels range from $47 to $278 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 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, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Edinburgh hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Edinburgh is usually mid to late September.
Average Edinburgh Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Edinburgh for a week is $1,224-$2,293($175-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 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 $2,302-$3,984($329-$569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $3,672-$7,336($525-$1,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $164 to $215 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 $115 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 $39.
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 $808-$2,196($115-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $854 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 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 $1,382-$3,372($197-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,708 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $2,764-$6,336($395-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,416 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,518-$11,233($360-$1,605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,144 to $2,126 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 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 $4,208-$14,402($601-$2,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,288 to $4,252 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Edinburgh for a week is $8,416-$23,968($1,202-$3,424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,576 to $8,504 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Edinburgh Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Edinburgh is much higher 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Edinburgh.
Flight Costs to Edinburgh
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Edinburgh our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Edinburgh from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 $367, so you can easily save about 60% 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 $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $693 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.