The average price of a 7-day trip to Gloucester is $1,563 for a solo traveler, $2,807 for a couple, and $5,263 for a family of 4. Gloucester hotels range from $55 to $249 per night with an average of $66, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) are between $601 and $877 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $2,752 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $77 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 Gloucester, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHF and stay in a Gloucester hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gloucester is usually early September.
Average Gloucester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gloucester for a week is $1,109-$2,295($158-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gloucester for a week is $2,186-$3,834($312-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $137 to $167 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gloucester for a week is $3,644-$6,774($521-$968 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $206 to $267 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gloucester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gloucester? The cheapest trip to Gloucester is about $119 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 $160 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 $44.
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 Gloucester for a week is $830-$2,121($119-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gloucester for a week is $1,396-$3,162($199-$452 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gloucester for a week is $2,792-$5,892($399-$842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Gloucester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gloucester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gloucester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gloucester for a week is $2,427-$10,060($347-$1,437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,039 to $2,247 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gloucester for a week is $4,110-$13,280($587-$1,897 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,078 to $4,494 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gloucester for a week is $8,220-$23,140($1,174-$3,306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,156 to $8,988 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $498 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,710 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gloucester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gloucester is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gloucester 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.
Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester.
Flight Costs to Gloucester
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $877 average in early to mid December to a low of $601 in early September. Median flight price is $576. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gloucester our data includes 407 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gloucester from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,634 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $236.
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 Gloucester, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $277, so you can easily save about 46% 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 Gloucester can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $622 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.