The average price of a 7-day trip to Gainesville is $1,830 for a solo traveler, $3,287 for a couple, and $6,162 for a family of 4. Gainesville hotels range from $71 to $325 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 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 $53 to $120 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 Gainesville, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Gainesville 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 Gainesville is usually mid to late September.
Average Gainesville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gainesville for a week is $1,362-$2,659($195-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,063 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $2,818-$5,028($403-$718 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,126 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $4,128-$9,124($590-$1,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,252 for economy
Lodging: $240 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $151 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gainesville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gainesville? The cheapest trip to Gainesville is about $143 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 $120 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 $58.
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 Gainesville for a week is $1,000-$2,281($143-$326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,063 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $1,652-$3,722($236-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,126 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $3,304-$7,108($472-$1,015 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,252 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Gainesville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gainesville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gainesville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gainesville for a week is $2,810-$10,555($401-$1,508 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,102 to $2,275 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gainesville for a week is $4,654-$14,510($665-$2,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,204 to $4,550 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $325 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gainesville for a week is $9,308-$26,380($1,330-$3,769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,408 to $9,100 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $650 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gainesville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gainesville is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gainesville 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.
Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville.
Flight Costs to Gainesville
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 Gainesville our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gainesville 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $810 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.