The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort William is $1,764 for a solo traveler, $3,168 for a couple, and $5,939 for a family of 4. Fort William hotels range from $71 to $322 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Glasgow Airport (GLA) are between $750 and $1,225 per person for economy flights and $2,354 to $3,844 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 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 William, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GLA and stay in a Fort William 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 William is usually mid November.
Average Fort William Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort William for a week is $1,311-$2,582($187-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort William for a week is $2,754-$4,654($393-$665 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort William for a week is $4,074-$8,516($582-$1,217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $188 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort William
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort William? The cheapest trip to Fort William is about $135 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 $57.
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 William for a week is $945-$2,536($135-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort William for a week is $1,548-$3,992($221-$570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort William for a week is $3,096-$7,444($442-$1,063 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Fort William cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort William 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 William.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort William for a week is $2,961-$10,033($423-$1,433 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,217 to $2,393 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort William for a week is $4,962-$13,826($709-$1,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,434 to $4,786 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $322 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort William for a week is $9,924-$24,532($1,418-$3,505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,868 to $9,572 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $644 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort William Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort William is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort William 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 William 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 William 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 William.
Flight Costs to Fort William
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,225 average in mid December to a low of $750 in mid November. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort William our data includes 277 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort William from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,205 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Campbeltown (CAL) in Campbeltown (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
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 William, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 63% 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 William can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $803 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.