The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Ariel is $1,850 for a solo traveler, $3,323 for a couple, and $6,229 for a family of 4. Lake Ariel hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $85, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) are between $535 and $756 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,372 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $117 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 Lake Ariel, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Lake Ariel hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Ariel is usually early to mid September.
Average Lake Ariel Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $1,248-$2,813($178-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $680 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $2,328-$4,464($333-$638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $179 to $219 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $4,044-$7,838($578-$1,120 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $286 to $307 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Ariel
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Ariel? The cheapest trip to Lake Ariel is about $127 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 $140 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 $55.
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 Lake Ariel for a week is $887-$2,103($127-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $680 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $1,444-$3,126($206-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $2,888-$5,712($413-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Ariel cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Ariel Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Ariel.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $2,808-$10,669($401-$1,524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $257 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $1,958 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $4,734-$14,426($676-$2,061 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $514 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $3,916 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Ariel for a week is $9,468-$26,086($1,353-$3,727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $1,028 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,568 to $7,832 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,843 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Ariel Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Ariel is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Ariel 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.
Lake Ariel 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 Lake Ariel 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 Lake Ariel.
Flight Costs to Lake Ariel
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $756 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Ariel our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Ariel from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,684 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Piedmont Triad International (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC (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 Lake Ariel, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $221, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Lake Ariel can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $738 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.