The average price of a 7-day trip to Germantown is $1,551 for a solo traveler, $2,786 for a couple, and $5,222 for a family of 4. Germantown hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 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 $45 to $74 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 Germantown, MD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Germantown 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 Germantown is usually mid to late September.
Average Germantown Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Germantown for a week is $1,132-$2,203($162-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,115 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Germantown for a week is $2,532-$4,198($362-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,230 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $73 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Germantown for a week is $3,676-$7,672($525-$1,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,460 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $102 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Germantown
How cheap can you make a vacation to Germantown? The cheapest trip to Germantown is about $128 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 $80 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 $48.
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 Germantown for a week is $898-$2,129($128-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,115 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Germantown for a week is $1,508-$3,538($215-$505 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,230 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Germantown for a week is $3,016-$6,716($431-$959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,460 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Germantown cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Germantown Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Germantown.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Germantown for a week is $2,550-$8,877($364-$1,268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,204 to $3,089 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Germantown for a week is $4,356-$13,002($622-$1,857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,408 to $6,178 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Germantown for a week is $8,712-$23,628($1,245-$3,375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,816 to $12,356 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Germantown Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Germantown is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Germantown 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.
Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown.
Flight Costs to Germantown
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 Germantown our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Germantown 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 Germantown, 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 Germantown can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $623 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.