The average price of a 7-day trip to Harrisburg is $1,475 for a solo traveler, $2,649 for a couple, and $4,966 for a family of 4. Harrisburg hotels range from $49 to $251 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are between $620 and $919 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $2,884 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $103 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 Harrisburg, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDT and stay in a Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg is usually mid to late September.
Average Harrisburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Harrisburg for a week is $1,194-$2,137($171-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Harrisburg for a week is $2,316-$3,952($331-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,488 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Harrisburg for a week is $3,600-$7,204($514-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $2,976 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Harrisburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Harrisburg? The cheapest trip to Harrisburg is about $116 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 $80 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 $41.
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 Harrisburg for a week is $812-$1,698($116-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $744 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Harrisburg for a week is $1,378-$2,736($197-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,488 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Harrisburg for a week is $2,756-$5,208($394-$744 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $2,976 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Harrisburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Harrisburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Harrisburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Harrisburg for a week is $2,374-$8,638($339-$1,234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $1,942 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Harrisburg for a week is $3,998-$12,092($571-$1,727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $3,884 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Harrisburg for a week is $7,996-$22,108($1,142-$3,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,088 to $7,768 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,382 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Harrisburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Harrisburg is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg.
Flight Costs to Harrisburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $919 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Harrisburg our data includes 455 originating airports, and 98 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Harrisburg from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,078 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Harrisburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Harrisburg can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $626 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.