The average price of a 7-day trip to Ellensburg is $1,291 for a solo traveler, $2,319 for a couple, and $4,347 for a family of 4. Ellensburg hotels range from $52 to $238 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $960 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field Airport (YKM) are between $542 and $920 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,887 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $66 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 Ellensburg, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YKM and stay in a Ellensburg hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ellensburg is usually mid to late September.
Average Ellensburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ellensburg for a week is $1,160-$1,804($166-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $736 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ellensburg for a week is $2,164-$3,370($309-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,472 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ellensburg for a week is $3,368-$5,848($481-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,944 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ellensburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ellensburg? The cheapest trip to Ellensburg is about $111 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 $44.
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 Ellensburg for a week is $778-$1,976($111-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $736 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ellensburg for a week is $1,292-$2,992($185-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,472 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ellensburg for a week is $2,584-$5,600($369-$800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,944 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ellensburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ellensburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ellensburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ellensburg for a week is $1,999-$13,306($286-$1,901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $759 to $2,105 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ellensburg for a week is $3,290-$16,244($470-$2,321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,518 to $4,210 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $238 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $960 to $1,728 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ellensburg for a week is $6,580-$28,342($940-$4,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,036 to $8,420 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $476 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,440 to $2,765 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ellensburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ellensburg is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ellensburg 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.
Ellensburg 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.
Key
Prices are based on Ellensburg 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.
Key
There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Ellensburg.
Flight Costs to Ellensburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $920 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $559. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ellensburg our data includes 111 originating airports, and 46 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ellensburg from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,189 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Seattle/Tacoma International (SEA) in Seattle, WA (the United States) at an average of just $206.
Average Flight Cost by Season
Key
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
Key
The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ellensburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Ellensburg can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $594 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.