The average price of a 7-day trip to La Plata is $1,498 for a solo traveler, $2,690 for a couple, and $5,044 for a family of 4. La Plata hotels range from $54 to $247 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are between $695 and $1,191 per person for economy flights and $2,181 to $3,737 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $83 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 La Plata, MD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DCA and stay in a La Plata hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in La Plata is usually mid to late September.
Average La Plata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit La Plata for a week is $1,110-$2,140($159-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit La Plata for a week is $2,324-$4,150($332-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $83 to $101 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit La Plata for a week is $3,462-$7,228($495-$1,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $133 to $141 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to La Plata
How cheap can you make a vacation to La Plata? The cheapest trip to La Plata is about $122 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 $48.
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 La Plata for a week is $856-$2,200($122-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $421 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $54 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 La Plata for a week is $1,424-$3,440($203-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $842 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $54 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 La Plata for a week is $2,848-$6,496($407-$928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,684 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to La Plata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury La Plata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in La Plata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit La Plata for a week is $2,349-$10,956($336-$1,565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,170 to $2,811 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit La Plata for a week is $3,960-$15,048($566-$2,150 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,340 to $5,622 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,144 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit La Plata for a week is $7,920-$27,348($1,131-$3,907 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,680 to $11,244 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $494 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $780 to $1,830 per night for a preferred vacation rental
La Plata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in La Plata is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in La Plata 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.
La Plata 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 La Plata 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 La Plata.
Flight Costs to La Plata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,191 average in early January to a low of $695 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $767. These prices are based on millions of flights. For La Plata our data includes 1,228 originating airports, and 151 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to La Plata from an airport like Supadio (PNK) in Pontianak (Indonesia) for an average $8,797 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $146.
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 La Plata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $496, so you can easily save about 71% 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 La Plata can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $617 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.