The average price of a 7-day trip to Essex is $1,984 for a solo traveler, $3,563 for a couple, and $6,680 for a family of 4. Essex hotels range from $59 to $363 per night with an average of $59, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bradley International Airport (BDL) are between $549 and $927 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,909 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $131 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 Essex, CT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BDL and stay in a Essex hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Essex is usually mid to late September.
Average Essex Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Essex for a week is $1,315-$3,077($188-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Essex for a week is $2,488-$5,014($355-$716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $180 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $181 to $221 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Essex for a week is $4,300-$9,164($614-$1,309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $360 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $290 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Essex
How cheap can you make a vacation to Essex? The cheapest trip to Essex is about $127 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 $160 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 $50.
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 Essex for a week is $890-$2,454($127-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Essex for a week is $1,480-$3,708($211-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Essex for a week is $2,960-$6,816($423-$974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Essex cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Essex Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Essex.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Essex for a week is $3,485-$11,229($498-$1,604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,075 to $2,377 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Essex for a week is $5,470-$15,258($781-$2,180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,150 to $4,754 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Essex for a week is $10,940-$27,636($1,563-$3,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,300 to $9,508 for first class
Lodging: $500 to $726 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Essex Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Essex is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Essex 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.
Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex.
Flight Costs to Essex
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $927 average in late July to a low of $549 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $600. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Essex our data includes 614 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Essex from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,545 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) in Cleveland, OH (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Essex, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Essex can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $905 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.