The average price of a 7-day trip to Hilton Head Island is $2,271 for a solo traveler, $4,079 for a couple, and $7,646 for a family of 4. Hilton Head Island hotels range from $104 to $476 per night with an average of $181, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hilton Head Airport (HHH) are between $468 and $760 per person for economy flights and $1,469 to $2,385 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $90 to $139 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 Hilton Head Island, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HHH and stay in a Hilton Head Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Hilton Head Island is usually early September.
Average Hilton Head Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $1,668-$3,361($238-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $684 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $199 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $2,892-$5,170($413-$739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,368 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $199 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $5,280-$9,352($754-$1,336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,736 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $398 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $325 to $454 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Hilton Head Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Hilton Head Island? The cheapest trip to Hilton Head Island is about $169 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 $93.
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 Hilton Head Island for a week is $1,180-$2,137($169-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $684 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $1,802-$3,374($257-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,368 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $3,496-$6,388($499-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $2,736 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $208 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 Hilton Head Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Hilton Head Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Hilton Head Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Hilton Head Island for a week is $3,665-$16,288($524-$2,327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $189 to $264 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,840 for first class
Lodging: $253 to $476 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 Hilton Head Island for a week is $5,812-$19,976($830-$2,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $378 to $528 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,680 for first class
Lodging: $253 to $476 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 Hilton Head Island for a week is $11,624-$32,392($1,661-$4,627 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $756 to $1,056 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,296 to $7,360 for first class
Lodging: $506 to $952 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Hilton Head Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Hilton Head Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Hilton Head Island 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.
Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island.
Flight Costs to Hilton Head Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $760 average in mid December to a low of $468 in early September. Median flight price is $430. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Hilton Head Island our data includes 241 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Hilton Head Island from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,363 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $215.
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 Hilton Head Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $291, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Hilton Head Island can easily cost $590 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $40 per person. Private tours can cost $1187 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.