The average price of a 7-day trip to Galashiels is $1,469 for a solo traveler, $2,638 for a couple, and $4,946 for a family of 4. Galashiels hotels range from $58 to $265 per night with an average of $54, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are between $604 and $977 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $3,066 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $98 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 Galashiels, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Galashiels hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Galashiels is usually late January.
Average Galashiels Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Galashiels for a week is $1,036-$2,134($148-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $830 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Galashiels for a week is $2,208-$3,944($315-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,660 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Galashiels for a week is $3,376-$6,952($482-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,320 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Galashiels
How cheap can you make a vacation to Galashiels? The cheapest trip to Galashiels is about $115 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 $51.
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 Galashiels for a week is $804-$2,038($115-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $830 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Galashiels for a week is $1,302-$3,176($186-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,660 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Galashiels for a week is $2,604-$5,992($372-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,320 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Galashiels cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Galashiels Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Galashiels.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Galashiels for a week is $2,145-$7,850($306-$1,121 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $915 to $2,158 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Galashiels for a week is $3,648-$11,380($521-$1,626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,830 to $4,316 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Galashiels for a week is $7,296-$21,032($1,042-$3,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,660 to $8,632 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $530 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Galashiels Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Galashiels is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Galashiels 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.
Galashiels 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 Galashiels 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Galashiels.
Flight Costs to Galashiels
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $977 average in early August to a low of $604 in late January. Median flight price is $787. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Galashiels our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Galashiels from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,716 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $83.
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 Galashiels, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Galashiels can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $662 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.