The average price of a 7-day trip to Harlem is $2,013 for a solo traveler, $3,615 for a couple, and $6,778 for a family of 4. Harlem hotels range from $97 to $680 per night with an average of $192, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are between $688 and $1,170 per person for economy flights and $2,159 to $3,671 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $84 to $178 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 Harlem, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGA and stay in a Harlem hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Harlem is usually mid to late September.
Average Harlem Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Harlem for a week is $1,731-$3,230($247-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $1,018 for economy
Lodging: $121 to $161 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Harlem for a week is $3,278-$5,798($468-$828 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $2,036 for economy
Lodging: $121 to $161 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $121 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Harlem for a week is $5,184-$10,988($741-$1,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $4,072 for economy
Lodging: $242 to $322 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $194 to $206 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Harlem
How cheap can you make a vacation to Harlem? The cheapest trip to Harlem is about $114 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 $86.
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 Harlem for a week is $796-$2,118($114-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $1,018 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Harlem for a week is $1,472-$3,654($210-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $2,036 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $97 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Harlem for a week is $2,872-$7,308($410-$1,044 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $4,072 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $194 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Harlem cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Harlem Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Harlem.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Harlem for a week is $3,448-$11,187($493-$1,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $356 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,311 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $680 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Harlem for a week is $5,600-$15,990($800-$2,284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $712 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,622 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $680 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Harlem for a week is $11,200-$28,788($1,600-$4,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $672 to $1,424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,904 to $9,244 for first class
Lodging: $432 to $1,360 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Harlem Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Harlem is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Harlem 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.
Harlem 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 Harlem 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 Harlem.
Flight Costs to Harlem
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,170 average in late July to a low of $688 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $638. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Harlem our data includes 1,129 originating airports, and 152 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Harlem from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,541 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 Harlem, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $482, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Harlem can easily cost $550 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $37 per person. Private tours can cost $1103 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.