The average price of a 7-day trip to Lancaster is $1,501 for a solo traveler, $2,696 for a couple, and $5,054 for a family of 4. Lancaster hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are between $770 and $1,192 per person for economy flights and $2,416 to $3,740 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $90 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 Lancaster, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LBA and stay in a Lancaster hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 5th)
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of April 30th)
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the weeks of September 24th, October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lancaster is usually early to mid February.
Average Lancaster Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lancaster for a week is $1,077-$2,316($154-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $966 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lancaster for a week is $2,456-$4,364($351-$623 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $854 to $1,932 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lancaster for a week is $3,540-$7,404($506-$1,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,708 to $3,864 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lancaster
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lancaster? The cheapest trip to Lancaster is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 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 $42.
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 Lancaster for a week is $686-$1,538($98-$220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $966 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lancaster for a week is $1,246-$2,770($178-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $854 to $1,932 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lancaster for a week is $2,432-$5,528($347-$790 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,708 to $3,864 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lancaster cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lancaster Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lancaster.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lancaster for a week is $2,150-$8,468($307-$1,210 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $986 to $2,222 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $810 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lancaster for a week is $3,724-$12,076($532-$1,725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,972 to $4,444 for first class
Lodging: $96 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $810 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lancaster for a week is $7,448-$21,236($1,064-$3,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,944 to $8,888 for first class
Lodging: $192 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $675 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lancaster Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lancaster is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lancaster 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.
Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
Flight Costs to Lancaster
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,192 average in mid December to a low of $770 in early to mid February. Median flight price is $771. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lancaster our data includes 186 originating airports, and 89 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lancaster from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $14,408 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 Lancaster, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Lancaster can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $571 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.
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