The average price of a 7-day trip to Fairfax is $1,785 for a solo traveler, $3,206 for a couple, and $6,010 for a family of 4. Fairfax hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Burlington International Airport (BTV) are between $524 and $900 per person for economy flights and $1,644 to $2,824 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $107 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 Fairfax, VT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BTV and stay in a Fairfax hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fairfax is usually early to mid September.
Average Fairfax Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fairfax for a week is $1,162-$2,729($166-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $2,198-$4,486($314-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,584 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $3,664-$7,946($523-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,168 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $227 to $297 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fairfax
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fairfax? The cheapest trip to Fairfax is about $120 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 $54.
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 Fairfax for a week is $840-$2,215($120-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $792 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $1,356-$3,350($194-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,584 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $2,712-$6,268($387-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,168 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fairfax cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fairfax Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fairfax.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fairfax for a week is $2,581-$9,478($369-$1,354 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,006 to $1,980 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fairfax for a week is $4,280-$12,956($611-$1,851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,012 to $3,960 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fairfax for a week is $8,560-$22,312($1,223-$3,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,024 to $7,920 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fairfax Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fairfax is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fairfax 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.
Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
Flight Costs to Fairfax
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $900 average in mid December to a low of $524 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $570. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fairfax our data includes 413 originating airports, and 96 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fairfax from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,174 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Fairfax, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $376, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Fairfax can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $737 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.