The average price of a 7-day trip to Glen Allen is $1,544 for a solo traveler, $2,773 for a couple, and $5,199 for a family of 4. Glen Allen hotels range from $61 to $278 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) are between $585 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,836 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $87 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 Glen Allen, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RIC and stay in a Glen Allen hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Glen Allen is usually early to mid September.
Average Glen Allen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Glen Allen for a week is $1,095-$2,231($156-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Glen Allen for a week is $2,168-$3,940($310-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Glen Allen for a week is $3,324-$7,148($475-$1,021 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $162 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Glen Allen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Glen Allen? The cheapest trip to Glen Allen is about $122 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 $53.
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 Glen Allen for a week is $856-$1,836($122-$262 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Glen Allen for a week is $1,394-$2,892($199-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Glen Allen for a week is $2,788-$5,394($398-$771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Glen Allen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Glen Allen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Glen Allen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Glen Allen for a week is $2,662-$8,538($380-$1,220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $174 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,086 to $1,776 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Glen Allen for a week is $4,280-$11,532($611-$1,647 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $348 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,172 to $3,552 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Glen Allen for a week is $8,560-$19,740($1,223-$2,820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $696 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,344 to $7,104 for first class
Lodging: $348 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,294 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Glen Allen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Glen Allen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Glen Allen 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.
Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen.
Flight Costs to Glen Allen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $917 average in late July to a low of $585 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Glen Allen our data includes 596 originating airports, and 113 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Glen Allen from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,157 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $168.
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 Glen Allen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $333, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Glen Allen can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $694 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.