The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area is $1,441 for a solo traveler, $2,588 for a couple, and $4,852 for a family of 4. Lake Wateree State Recreation Area hotels range from $56 to $253 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are between $577 and $812 per person for economy flights and $1,811 to $2,548 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $84 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 Wateree State Recreation Area, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CAE and stay in a Lake Wateree State Recreation Area hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Wateree State Recreation Area is usually mid to late September.
Average Lake Wateree State Recreation Area Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $1,116-$2,078($159-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $2,204-$3,616($315-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $112 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $3,624-$6,356($518-$908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area? The cheapest trip to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area is about $115 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 $46.
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 Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $804-$1,928($115-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 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 Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $1,332-$2,896($190-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 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 Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $2,664-$5,216($381-$745 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Wateree State Recreation Area 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 Wateree State Recreation Area.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $2,491-$14,657($356-$2,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,105 to $1,537 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $253 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 Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $4,226-$17,314($604-$2,473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,210 to $3,074 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $253 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 Lake Wateree State Recreation Area for a week is $8,452-$27,428($1,207-$3,918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,420 to $6,148 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $506 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Wateree State Recreation Area Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Wateree State Recreation Area is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Wateree State Recreation Area 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 Wateree State Recreation Area 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 Wateree State Recreation Area 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 Lake Wateree State Recreation Area.
Flight Costs to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $812 average in late July to a low of $577 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $522. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Wateree State Recreation Area our data includes 384 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Wateree State Recreation Area from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $185.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, 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 Wateree State Recreation Area can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $631 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.