The average price of a 7-day trip to Hillsborough is $1,718 for a solo traveler, $3,086 for a couple, and $5,785 for a family of 4. Hillsborough hotels range from $64 to $290 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are between $800 and $1,333 per person for economy flights and $2,510 to $4,183 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $106 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 Hillsborough, NJ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWR and stay in a Hillsborough hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hillsborough is usually mid to late September.
Average Hillsborough Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hillsborough for a week is $1,251-$2,660($179-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,120 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hillsborough for a week is $2,706-$4,948($387-$707 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,240 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hillsborough for a week is $3,954-$9,044($565-$1,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,480 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $105 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hillsborough
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hillsborough? The cheapest trip to Hillsborough is about $111 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 $51.
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 Hillsborough for a week is $776-$1,840($111-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,120 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hillsborough for a week is $1,432-$3,296($205-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,240 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hillsborough for a week is $2,816-$6,592($402-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,480 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Hillsborough cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hillsborough Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hillsborough.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hillsborough for a week is $2,944-$9,887($421-$1,412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,464 to $3,270 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 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 Hillsborough for a week is $5,024-$14,494($718-$2,071 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $382 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,928 to $6,540 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $290 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 Hillsborough for a week is $10,048-$26,348($1,435-$3,764 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $764 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,856 to $13,080 for first class
Lodging: $288 to $580 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hillsborough Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hillsborough is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hillsborough 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.
Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough.
Flight Costs to Hillsborough
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,333 average in late July to a low of $800 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hillsborough our data includes 1,413 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hillsborough from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,490 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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 Hillsborough, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $532, 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 Hillsborough can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $722 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.