The average price of a 7-day trip to Homer is $2,006 for a solo traveler, $3,603 for a couple, and $6,754 for a family of 4. Homer hotels range from $71 to $323 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $62 to $117 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 Homer, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Homer hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Homer is usually mid to late September.
Average Homer Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Homer for a week is $1,512-$3,008($216-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Homer for a week is $3,062-$5,242($437-$749 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $135 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Homer for a week is $4,836-$9,524($691-$1,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $270 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Homer
How cheap can you make a vacation to Homer? The cheapest trip to Homer is about $143 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 $57.
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 Homer for a week is $1,003-$2,195($143-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,157 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 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 Homer for a week is $1,664-$3,730($238-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,314 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $71 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 Homer for a week is $3,316-$7,130($474-$1,019 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,628 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Homer cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Homer Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Homer.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Homer for a week is $3,125-$12,924($446-$1,846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $246 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,213 to $2,754 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Homer for a week is $5,290-$17,400($756-$2,486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $492 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,426 to $5,508 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $323 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Homer for a week is $10,580-$29,730($1,511-$4,247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $544 to $984 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,852 to $11,016 for first class
Lodging: $320 to $646 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,971 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Homer Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Homer is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Homer 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.
Homer 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 Homer 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 Homer.
Flight Costs to Homer
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Homer our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Homer from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Homer, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, 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 Homer can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $804 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.