The average price of a 7-day trip to Gothenburg is $1,272 for a solo traveler, $2,285 for a couple, and $4,283 for a family of 4. Gothenburg hotels range from $45 to $201 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Landvetter Airport (GOT) are between $541 and $807 per person for economy flights and $1,698 to $2,532 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $86 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 Gothenburg, SE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GOT and stay in a Gothenburg hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gothenburg is usually mid January.
Average Gothenburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gothenburg for a week is $1,031-$1,992($147-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $306 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gothenburg for a week is $2,094-$3,514($299-$502 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $612 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $95 to $116 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gothenburg for a week is $3,230-$6,228($461-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,224 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $143 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gothenburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gothenburg? The cheapest trip to Gothenburg is about $79 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 $20 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 $36.
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 Gothenburg for a week is $552-$1,253($79-$179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $306 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gothenburg for a week is $984-$2,206($141-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $612 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gothenburg for a week is $1,920-$4,352($274-$622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,224 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Gothenburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gothenburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gothenburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gothenburg for a week is $1,776-$9,394($254-$1,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $640 to $2,013 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gothenburg for a week is $2,934-$12,548($419-$1,793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,280 to $4,026 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $201 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gothenburg for a week is $5,868-$21,976($838-$3,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,560 to $8,052 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $402 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gothenburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gothenburg is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gothenburg 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.
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
Flight Costs to Gothenburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $807 average in mid December to a low of $541 in mid January. Median flight price is $554. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gothenburg our data includes 166 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gothenburg from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $2,646 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Modlin (WMI) in Nowy Dwor Mazowieckie (Poland) at an average of just $71.
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 Gothenburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Gothenburg can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $551 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.