The average price of a 7-day trip to Hamden is $1,657 for a solo traveler, $2,976 for a couple, and $5,579 for a family of 4. Hamden hotels range from $75 to $340 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bradley International Airport (BDL) are between $549 and $927 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,909 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $115 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 Hamden, CT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BDL and stay in a Hamden hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hamden is usually mid to late September.
Average Hamden Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hamden for a week is $1,293-$2,372($185-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $115 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $751 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hamden for a week is $2,438-$4,280($348-$611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $230 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,502 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $136 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $81 to $99 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hamden for a week is $3,906-$7,856($558-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $460 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,004 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $272 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $139 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hamden
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hamden? The cheapest trip to Hamden is about $135 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 $120 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 $61.
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 Hamden for a week is $942-$2,050($135-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $751 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hamden for a week is $1,518-$3,200($217-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,502 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hamden for a week is $3,036-$6,040($434-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,004 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hamden cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hamden Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hamden.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hamden for a week is $2,810-$8,719($401-$1,246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $207 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $942 to $1,990 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hamden for a week is $4,606-$12,158($658-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $414 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,884 to $3,980 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hamden for a week is $9,212-$22,204($1,316-$3,172 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $828 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,768 to $7,960 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $680 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hamden Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hamden is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hamden 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.
Hamden 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 Hamden 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 Hamden.
Flight Costs to Hamden
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $927 average in late July to a low of $549 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $600. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hamden our data includes 614 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hamden from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,545 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) in Cleveland, OH (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Hamden, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Hamden can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $848 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.