The average price of a 7-day trip to Kirkwall is $1,460 for a solo traveler, $2,622 for a couple, and $4,916 for a family of 4. Kirkwall hotels range from $44 to $258 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are between $604 and $977 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $3,066 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $99 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 Kirkwall, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Kirkwall hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kirkwall is usually late January.
Average Kirkwall Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kirkwall for a week is $994-$2,195($142-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kirkwall for a week is $2,166-$4,060($309-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,564 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kirkwall for a week is $3,292-$7,340($470-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,128 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $240 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kirkwall
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kirkwall? The cheapest trip to Kirkwall is about $104 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 $160 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 $39.
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 Kirkwall for a week is $725-$2,163($104-$309 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kirkwall for a week is $1,216-$3,246($174-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,564 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kirkwall for a week is $2,432-$5,844($347-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,128 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $88 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Kirkwall cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kirkwall Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kirkwall.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kirkwall for a week is $2,272-$8,009($325-$1,144 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $1,947 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kirkwall for a week is $3,782-$11,482($540-$1,640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $3,894 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kirkwall for a week is $7,564-$20,240($1,081-$2,891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,688 to $7,788 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kirkwall Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kirkwall is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kirkwall 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.
Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall.
Flight Costs to Kirkwall
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $977 average in early August to a low of $604 in late January. Median flight price is $787. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kirkwall our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Kirkwall from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,716 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $83.
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 Kirkwall, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, 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 Kirkwall can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $644 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.