The average price of a 7-day trip to Harpers Ferry is $1,851 for a solo traveler, $3,324 for a couple, and $6,232 for a family of 4. Harpers Ferry hotels range from $80 to $302 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are between $774 and $1,296 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $4,067 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $92 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 Harpers Ferry, WV, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Harpers Ferry hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Harpers Ferry is usually mid to late September.
Average Harpers Ferry Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $1,264-$2,655($181-$379 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,153 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $2,664-$4,738($381-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,306 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $117 to $143 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $4,084-$8,676($583-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,612 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $187 to $200 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Harpers Ferry
How cheap can you make a vacation to Harpers Ferry? The cheapest trip to Harpers Ferry is about $149 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 $68.
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 Harpers Ferry for a week is $1,046-$2,463($149-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,153 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $1,684-$3,966($241-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,306 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $3,368-$7,452($481-$1,065 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,612 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $160 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 Harpers Ferry cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Harpers Ferry Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Harpers Ferry.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $2,549-$8,416($364-$1,202 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,019 to $2,502 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $4,198-$12,080($600-$1,726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,038 to $5,004 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Harpers Ferry for a week is $8,396-$21,784($1,199-$3,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,076 to $10,008 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Harpers Ferry Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Harpers Ferry is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Harpers Ferry 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.
Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry.
Flight Costs to Harpers Ferry
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,296 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $819. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Harpers Ferry our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Harpers Ferry from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $9,851 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) in Staunton, VA (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Harpers Ferry, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $522, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Harpers Ferry can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.