The average price of a 7-day trip to Elgin is $1,499 for a solo traveler, $2,692 for a couple, and $5,047 for a family of 4. Elgin hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are between $694 and $1,164 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,653 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $81 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, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORD and stay in a Elgin hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Elgin is usually mid to late September.
Average Elgin Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Elgin for a week is $1,254-$2,157($179-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $978 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 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 $2,586-$4,074($369-$582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,956 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $3,828-$7,368($547-$1,053 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,912 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $143 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 $120 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 $48.
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 $841-$2,232($120-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $406 to $978 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,394-$3,504($199-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,956 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $2,788-$6,528($398-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $3,912 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 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 $2,367-$11,901($338-$1,700 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $853 to $2,015 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 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 $3,990-$15,162($570-$2,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,706 to $4,030 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Elgin for a week is $7,980-$26,004($1,140-$3,715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,412 to $8,060 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,160 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 $1,164 average in early January to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $708. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Elgin our data includes 1,268 originating airports, and 210 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elgin from an airport like Phubai International (HUI) in Hue (Vietnam) for an average $7,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Decatur (DEC) in Decatur, IL (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 Wednesday, 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 $470, 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 Elgin can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.