The average price of a 7-day trip to Hatteras is $2,188 for a solo traveler, $3,930 for a couple, and $7,367 for a family of 4. Hatteras hotels range from $80 to $363 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) are between $475 and $741 per person for economy flights and $1,491 to $2,325 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $143 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 Hatteras, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWN and stay in a Hatteras hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hatteras is usually early to mid September.
Average Hatteras Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hatteras for a week is $1,459-$3,385($208-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $608 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $242 to $296 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hatteras for a week is $2,482-$5,260($355-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,216 for economy
Lodging: $113 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $242 to $296 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hatteras for a week is $4,480-$9,280($640-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,432 for economy
Lodging: $226 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $339 to $474 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hatteras
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hatteras? The cheapest trip to Hatteras is about $141 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 $140 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 $71.
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 Hatteras for a week is $990-$2,048($141-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $608 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hatteras for a week is $1,554-$3,076($222-$439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,216 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hatteras for a week is $3,108-$5,540($444-$791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,432 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $238 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hatteras cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hatteras Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hatteras.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hatteras for a week is $2,869-$15,913($410-$2,273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $257 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $935 to $1,514 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Hatteras for a week is $4,658-$19,226($665-$2,747 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $514 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,870 to $3,028 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $363 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Hatteras for a week is $9,316-$30,892($1,331-$4,413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $488 to $1,028 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,740 to $6,056 for first class
Lodging: $360 to $726 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hatteras Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hatteras is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hatteras 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.
Hatteras 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 Hatteras 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 Hatteras.
Flight Costs to Hatteras
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $741 average in mid December to a low of $475 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hatteras our data includes 210 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hatteras from an airport like Tahiti Faa’a (PPT) in Papeete (French Polynesia) for an average $5,607 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $232.
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 Hatteras, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Hatteras can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $904 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.