The average price of a 7-day trip to Ilmenau is $1,326 for a solo traveler, $2,381 for a couple, and $4,465 for a family of 4. Ilmenau hotels range from $42 to $192 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $100 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Erfurt Weimar Airport (ERF) are between $102 and $1,364 per person for economy flights and $320 to $4,280 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $27 to $73 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 Ilmenau, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ERF and stay in a Ilmenau hotel:
- August 13th to September 23rd
- November 19th to April 8th (except the week of January 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ilmenau is usually late January.
Average Ilmenau Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ilmenau for a week is $642-$2,189($92-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $135 to $1,228 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ilmenau for a week is $900-$4,200($129-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $270 to $2,456 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ilmenau for a week is $1,842-$7,856($263-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $540 to $4,912 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $97 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ilmenau
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ilmenau? The cheapest trip to Ilmenau is about $66 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $36.
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 Ilmenau for a week is $463-$2,052($66-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $135 to $1,228 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ilmenau for a week is $710-$3,504($101-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $270 to $2,456 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ilmenau for a week is $1,420-$6,708($203-$958 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $540 to $4,912 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ilmenau cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ilmenau Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ilmenau.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ilmenau for a week is $1,334-$8,696($191-$1,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $161 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $351 to $3,009 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ilmenau for a week is $2,098-$12,832($300-$1,833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $322 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $702 to $6,018 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $192 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ilmenau for a week is $4,196-$22,928($599-$3,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $644 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,404 to $12,036 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $384 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ilmenau Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ilmenau is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ilmenau 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.
Ilmenau 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 Ilmenau 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Ilmenau.
Flight Costs to Ilmenau
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,364 average in early July to a low of $102 in late January. Median flight price is $258. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ilmenau our data includes 9 originating airports, and 5 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ilmenau from an airport like Antalya (AYT) in Antalya (Turkey) for an average $322 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Palma de Mallorca (PMI) in Palma Mallorca (Spain) at an average of just $168.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ilmenau, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,263, so you can easily save about 1244% 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 Ilmenau can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $478 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.