The average price of a 7-day trip to Emerald Isle is $1,768 for a solo traveler, $3,175 for a couple, and $5,953 for a family of 4. Emerald Isle hotels range from $75 to $343 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) are between $475 and $741 per person for economy flights and $1,491 to $2,325 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $99 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 Emerald Isle, NC, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWN and stay in a Emerald Isle hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • May 28th to June 10th
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Emerald Isle is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Emerald Isle Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $1,490-$2,606($213-$372 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $354 to $659 for economy

Lodging: $117 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $2,520-$4,122($360-$589 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $708 to $1,318 for economy

Lodging: $117 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $171 to $209 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $4,556-$7,292($651-$1,042 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,416 to $2,636 for economy

Lodging: $234 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $274 to $314 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Emerald Isle

How cheap can you make a vacation to Emerald Isle? The cheapest trip to Emerald Isle is about $133 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 $62.

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 Emerald Isle for a week is $929-$2,018($133-$288 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $354 to $659 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $75 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 Emerald Isle for a week is $1,486-$3,076($212-$439 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $708 to $1,318 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $75 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 Emerald Isle for a week is $2,972-$5,672($425-$810 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,416 to $2,636 for economy

Lodging: $124 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Emerald Isle cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Emerald Isle Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $2,855-$9,759($408-$1,394 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,051 to $1,621 for first class

Lodging: $170 to $343 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $4,690-$12,906($670-$1,844 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,102 to $3,242 for first class

Lodging: $170 to $343 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Emerald Isle for a week is $9,380-$21,846($1,340-$3,121 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,204 to $6,484 for first class

Lodging: $340 to $686 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $812 to $1,543 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Emerald Isle Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Emerald Isle is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Emerald Isle 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.

Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Emerald Isle.

 

Flight Costs to Emerald Isle

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $741 average in mid December to a low of $475 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Emerald Isle our data includes 210 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Emerald Isle from an airport like Tahiti Faa’a (PPT) in Papeete (French Polynesia) for an average $5,607 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $232.

 

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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Emerald Isle, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Emerald Isle can easily cost $430 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $855 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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