The average price of a 7-day trip to Ghent is $1,485 for a solo traveler, $2,667 for a couple, and $5,000 for a family of 4. Ghent hotels range from $63 to $269 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brussels National Airport (BRU) are between $657 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,062 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 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 Ghent, BE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRU and stay in a Ghent hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ghent is usually early November.
Average Ghent Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ghent for a week is $1,099-$2,206($157-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ghent for a week is $2,316-$3,972($331-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ghent for a week is $3,304-$7,516($472-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $122 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ghent
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ghent? The cheapest trip to Ghent is about $109 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 $40 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 $56.
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 Ghent for a week is $764-$1,559($109-$223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ghent for a week is $1,288-$2,740($184-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ghent for a week is $2,432-$5,480($347-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Ghent cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ghent Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ghent.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ghent for a week is $2,318-$9,199($331-$1,314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $840 to $2,407 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ghent for a week is $3,760-$13,118($537-$1,874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,680 to $4,814 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ghent for a week is $7,520-$23,068($1,074-$3,295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,360 to $9,628 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ghent Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ghent is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ghent 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.
Ghent 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 Ghent 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 Ghent.
Flight Costs to Ghent
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in late June to a low of $657 in early November. Median flight price is $735. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ghent our data includes 446 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ghent from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $16,925 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Geneva (GVA) in Geneva (Switzerland) at an average of just $82.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ghent, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $316, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Ghent can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $669 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.