The average price of a 7-day trip to Ithaca is $1,952 for a solo traveler, $3,506 for a couple, and $6,572 for a family of 4. Ithaca hotels range from $80 to $364 per night with an average of $129, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) are between $575 and $934 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,931 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $65 to $149 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 Ithaca, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITH and stay in a Ithaca hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- June 4th to June 17th
- August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ithaca is usually early September.
Average Ithaca Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ithaca for a week is $1,451-$3,171($207-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ithaca for a week is $2,654-$5,316($379-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ithaca for a week is $4,616-$9,414($659-$1,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $198 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $278 to $363 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ithaca
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ithaca? The cheapest trip to Ithaca is about $105 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 $66.
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 Ithaca for a week is $732-$1,666($105-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 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 Ithaca for a week is $1,344-$2,852($192-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 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 Ithaca for a week is $2,628-$5,704($375-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Ithaca cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ithaca Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ithaca.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ithaca for a week is $2,870-$16,334($410-$2,333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $328 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $2,038 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $364 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ithaca for a week is $4,630-$20,668($661-$2,953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $248 to $656 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $4,076 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $364 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ithaca for a week is $9,260-$35,336($1,323-$5,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $496 to $1,312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,568 to $8,152 for first class
Lodging: $370 to $728 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ithaca Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ithaca is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ithaca 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.
Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca.
Flight Costs to Ithaca
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $934 average in early to mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $582. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ithaca our data includes 332 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ithaca from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,053 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Ithaca, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $359, 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 Ithaca can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $907 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.