The average price of a 7-day trip to Elgin is $1,398 for a solo traveler, $2,511 for a couple, and $4,707 for a family of 4. Elgin hotels range from $51 to $233 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $420 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 $43 to $86 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 Elgin, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Elgin 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 Elgin is usually late January.
Average Elgin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Elgin for a week is $1,035-$2,048($148-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $870 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Elgin for a week is $2,200-$3,734($314-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,740 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $78 to $96 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $3,282-$6,944($469-$992 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,480 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Elgin
How cheap can you make a vacation to Elgin? The cheapest trip to Elgin is about $107 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 $45.
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 Elgin for a week is $747-$1,983($107-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $870 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Elgin for a week is $1,224-$3,126($175-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,740 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $2,448-$5,832($350-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,480 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Elgin cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Elgin Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Elgin.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Elgin for a week is $2,007-$8,195($287-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $181 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $819 to $2,140 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Elgin for a week is $3,456-$11,602($494-$1,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $362 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,638 to $4,280 for first class
Lodging: $93 to $233 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $6,912-$20,330($987-$2,904 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $724 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,276 to $8,560 for first class
Lodging: $186 to $466 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Elgin Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Elgin is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Elgin 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.
Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin.
Flight Costs to Elgin
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 Elgin our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elgin 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $580 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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