The average price of a 7-day trip to Elmira is $1,364 for a solo traveler, $2,450 for a couple, and $4,593 for a family of 4. Elmira hotels range from $50 to $224 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) are between $575 and $934 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,931 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $71 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 Elmira, NY, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITH and stay in a Elmira hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • June 4th to June 17th
  • August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Elmira is usually early September.

 

Average Elmira Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Elmira for a week is $1,039-$1,929($148-$276 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $402 to $766 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Elmira for a week is $2,046-$3,528($292-$504 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $804 to $1,532 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Elmira for a week is $3,400-$6,120($486-$874 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,608 to $3,064 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $127 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Elmira

How cheap can you make a vacation to Elmira? The cheapest trip to Elmira is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 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 Elmira for a week is $799-$1,745($114-$249 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $402 to $766 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Elmira for a week is $1,334-$2,770($191-$396 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $804 to $1,532 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Elmira for a week is $2,668-$5,108($381-$730 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,608 to $3,064 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $160 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Elmira cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Elmira Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Elmira.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Elmira for a week is $2,359-$7,932($337-$1,133 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,126 to $1,754 for first class

Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Elmira for a week is $4,052-$10,680($579-$1,526 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,252 to $3,508 for first class

Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Elmira for a week is $8,104-$18,768($1,158-$2,681 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,504 to $7,016 for first class

Lodging: $222 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Elmira Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Elmira is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Elmira 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.

Elmira 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Elmira 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Elmira.

 

Flight Costs to Elmira

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $934 average in early to mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $582. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Elmira our data includes 332 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Elmira from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,053 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $229.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Elmira, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $359, 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 Elmira can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $559 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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