The average price of a 7-day trip to Karlstad is $1,277 for a solo traveler, $2,293 for a couple, and $4,300 for a family of 4. Karlstad hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gardermoen Airport (OSL) are between $664 and $950 per person for economy flights and $2,084 to $2,981 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $70 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 Karlstad, SE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OSL and stay in a Karlstad hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of August 27th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Karlstad is usually early November.
Average Karlstad Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Karlstad for a week is $1,034-$1,842($148-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $836 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Karlstad for a week is $2,224-$3,396($318-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,672 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Karlstad for a week is $3,128-$6,228($447-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,344 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $129 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Karlstad
How cheap can you make a vacation to Karlstad? The cheapest trip to Karlstad is about $102 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 $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 Karlstad for a week is $711-$2,034($102-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $836 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Karlstad for a week is $1,206-$3,108($172-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,672 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Karlstad for a week is $2,412-$5,640($345-$806 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,344 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Karlstad cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Karlstad Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Karlstad.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Karlstad for a week is $2,016-$8,788($288-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $126 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,015 to $1,906 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Karlstad for a week is $3,486-$11,576($498-$1,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $252 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,030 to $3,812 for first class
Lodging: $91 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Karlstad for a week is $6,972-$20,152($996-$2,879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $504 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,060 to $7,624 for first class
Lodging: $182 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Karlstad Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Karlstad is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Karlstad 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.
Karlstad 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 Karlstad 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 Karlstad.
Flight Costs to Karlstad
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $950 average in late July to a low of $664 in early November. Median flight price is $720. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Karlstad our data includes 361 originating airports, and 182 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Karlstad from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,540 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vilnius International (VNO) in Vilnius (Lithuania) at an average of just $88.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Karlstad, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Karlstad can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $512 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.