The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Augustus is $1,775 for a solo traveler, $3,188 for a couple, and $5,976 for a family of 4. Fort Augustus hotels range from $63 to $288 per night with an average of $108, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Inverness Airport (INV) are between $707 and $1,162 per person for economy flights and $2,219 to $3,646 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $100 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 Fort Augustus, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to INV and stay in a Fort Augustus hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Augustus is usually late February and early March.
Average Fort Augustus Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $1,276-$2,666($182-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $2,692-$4,714($385-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $4,144-$8,090($592-$1,156 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Augustus
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Augustus? The cheapest trip to Fort Augustus is about $126 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 $140 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 Fort Augustus for a week is $883-$2,332($126-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $976 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $1,448-$3,644($207-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $1,952 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $2,896-$6,676($414-$954 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $3,904 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort Augustus cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Augustus Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Augustus.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $2,526-$12,113($361-$1,730 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,116 to $2,733 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $4,398-$16,246($628-$2,321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,232 to $5,466 for first class
Lodging: $109 to $288 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Augustus for a week is $8,796-$28,502($1,257-$4,072 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,464 to $10,932 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $576 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $980 to $1,995 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Augustus Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Augustus is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Augustus 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.
Fort Augustus 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 Fort Augustus 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 Fort Augustus.
Flight Costs to Fort Augustus
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,162 average in mid December to a low of $707 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $838. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Augustus our data includes 98 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Augustus from an airport like Joslin Field – Magic Valley Regional (TWF) in Twin Falls, ID (the United States) for an average $2,319 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $86.
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 Fort Augustus, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $454, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Fort Augustus can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $719 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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