The average price of a 7-day trip to Frederick is $1,688 for a solo traveler, $3,032 for a couple, and $5,683 for a family of 4. Frederick hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are between $774 and $1,296 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $4,067 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $94 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 Frederick, MD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Frederick hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Frederick is usually mid to late September.
Average Frederick Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Frederick for a week is $1,242-$2,464($177-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,050 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Frederick for a week is $2,614-$4,664($373-$666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,100 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Frederick for a week is $3,774-$8,344($539-$1,192 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,200 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $170 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Frederick
How cheap can you make a vacation to Frederick? The cheapest trip to Frederick is about $130 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 $49.
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 Frederick for a week is $911-$2,085($130-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,050 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 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 Frederick for a week is $1,528-$3,450($218-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,100 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 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 Frederick for a week is $3,056-$6,540($437-$934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,200 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Frederick cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Frederick Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Frederick.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Frederick for a week is $2,716-$9,155($388-$1,308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,338 to $3,087 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Frederick for a week is $4,628-$13,558($661-$1,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,676 to $6,174 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Frederick for a week is $9,256-$24,266($1,322-$3,467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,352 to $12,348 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,109 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Frederick Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Frederick is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Frederick 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.
Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick.
Flight Costs to Frederick
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,296 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $819. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Frederick our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Frederick from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $9,851 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) in Staunton, VA (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Frederick, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $522, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Frederick can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $673 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.