The average price of a 7-day trip to Irkutsk is $1,324 for a solo traveler, $2,378 for a couple, and $4,458 for a family of 4. Irkutsk hotels range from $7 to $114 per night with an average of $36, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) are between $925 and $1,810 per person for economy flights and $2,903 to $5,680 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $17 to $39 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 Irkutsk, RU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IKT and stay in a Irkutsk hotel:
- January 1st to March 18th
- July 30th to October 21st
- November 12th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Irkutsk is usually early October.
Average Irkutsk Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Irkutsk for a week is $807-$1,967($115-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $574 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $30 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Irkutsk for a week is $2,202-$4,412($315-$630 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,148 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $19 to $41 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $30 to $37 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Irkutsk for a week is $3,000-$7,376($429-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,296 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $82 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $45 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Irkutsk
How cheap can you make a vacation to Irkutsk? The cheapest trip to Irkutsk is about $97 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $16 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 $6.
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 Irkutsk for a week is $680-$1,797($97-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $10 to $19 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $574 to $1,448 for economy
Lodging: $6 to $7 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $16 to $36 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Irkutsk for a week is $1,324-$3,378($189-$483 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $38 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,148 to $2,896 for economy
Lodging: $6 to $7 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $16 to $36 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Irkutsk for a week is $2,648-$6,648($378-$950 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $76 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,296 to $5,792 for economy
Lodging: $12 to $14 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $24 to $54 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Irkutsk cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Irkutsk Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Irkutsk.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Irkutsk for a week is $2,279-$7,309($326-$1,044 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,579 to $4,083 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Irkutsk for a week is $4,096-$11,882($585-$1,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,158 to $8,166 for first class
Lodging: $77 to $114 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Irkutsk for a week is $8,192-$22,120($1,170-$3,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,316 to $16,332 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $228 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Irkutsk Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Irkutsk is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Irkutsk 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.
Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk.
Flight Costs to Irkutsk
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,810 average in mid April to a low of $925 in early October. Median flight price is $635. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Irkutsk our data includes 73 originating airports, and 80 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Irkutsk from an airport like Newark Liberty International (EWR) in Newark, NJ (the United States) for an average $5,794 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Yemelyanovo (KJA) in Krasnojarsk (Russia) at an average of just $223.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Irkutsk, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $886, so you can easily save about 96% 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 Irkutsk can easily cost $140 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $10 per person. Private tours can cost $285 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.