The average price of a 7-day trip to Ephrata is $1,553 for a solo traveler, $2,789 for a couple, and $5,229 for a family of 4. Ephrata hotels range from $62 to $283 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are between $620 and $919 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $2,884 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $103 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 Ephrata, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDT and stay in a Ephrata hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ephrata is usually mid to late September.
Average Ephrata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ephrata for a week is $1,309-$2,207($187-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $772 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ephrata for a week is $2,438-$3,994($348-$571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,544 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ephrata for a week is $3,724-$7,196($532-$1,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,088 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $190 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ephrata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ephrata? The cheapest trip to Ephrata is about $128 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 $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 Ephrata for a week is $898-$1,821($128-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $772 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 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 Ephrata for a week is $1,478-$2,922($211-$417 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,544 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $62 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 Ephrata for a week is $2,956-$5,412($422-$773 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,088 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ephrata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ephrata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ephrata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ephrata for a week is $2,498-$9,394($357-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,018 to $2,285 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $283 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ephrata for a week is $4,132-$13,268($590-$1,895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,036 to $4,570 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $283 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ephrata for a week is $8,264-$23,224($1,181-$3,318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,072 to $9,140 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $566 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $736 to $1,288 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ephrata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ephrata is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ephrata 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.
Ephrata 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 Ephrata 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ephrata.
Flight Costs to Ephrata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $919 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ephrata our data includes 455 originating airports, and 98 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ephrata from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,078 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Ephrata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Ephrata can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $705 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.