The average price of a 7-day trip to Elkins is $1,670 for a solo traveler, $2,999 for a couple, and $5,623 for a family of 4. Elkins hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) are between $711 and $963 per person for economy flights and $2,231 to $3,022 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $94 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 Elkins, WV, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CKB and stay in a Elkins hotel:
- March 26th to June 10th
- June 25th to July 8th
- July 30th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Elkins is usually late September.
Average Elkins Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Elkins for a week is $1,363-$2,392($195-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $454 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $159 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Elkins for a week is $2,646-$4,196($378-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $908 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $159 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Elkins for a week is $4,264-$7,186($609-$1,027 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,816 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $208 to $239 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Elkins
How cheap can you make a vacation to Elkins? The cheapest trip to Elkins is about $135 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 $230 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 $53.
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 Elkins for a week is $947-$2,743($135-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $454 to $780 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $230 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Elkins for a week is $1,576-$3,866($225-$552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $908 to $1,560 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $230 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elkins for a week is $3,152-$7,084($450-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,816 to $3,120 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $368 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Elkins cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Elkins Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Elkins.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Elkins for a week is $2,815-$10,013($402-$1,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,303 to $1,966 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Elkins for a week is $4,748-$13,162($678-$1,880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,606 to $3,932 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Elkins for a week is $9,496-$23,576($1,357-$3,368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,212 to $7,864 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,830 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Elkins Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Elkins is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Elkins 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.
Elkins 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 Elkins 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 Elkins.
Flight Costs to Elkins
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $963 average in mid December to a low of $711 in late September. Median flight price is $556. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Elkins our data includes 68 originating airports, and 47 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elkins from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,322 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Elkins, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $252, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Elkins can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.