The average price of a 7-day trip to Leicester is $2,050 for a solo traveler, $3,682 for a couple, and $6,902 for a family of 4. Leicester hotels range from $40 to $181 per night with an average of $58, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to East Midlands Airport (EMA) are between $1,014 and $2,461 per person for economy flights and $3,182 to $7,723 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $53 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 Leicester, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMA and stay in a Leicester hotel:
- April 9th to July 1st (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 16th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Leicester is usually mid to late August.
Average Leicester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Leicester for a week is $1,060-$3,261($151-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,116 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Leicester for a week is $2,778-$6,438($397-$920 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,232 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $129 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Leicester for a week is $3,664-$11,112($523-$1,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,464 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $112 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $194 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Leicester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Leicester? The cheapest trip to Leicester is about $120 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 $340 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 $32.
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 Leicester for a week is $838-$4,486($120-$641 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,116 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $340 to $360 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Leicester for a week is $1,484-$6,812($212-$973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,232 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $340 to $360 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Leicester for a week is $2,968-$12,544($424-$1,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,464 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $476 to $540 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Leicester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Leicester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Leicester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Leicester for a week is $2,063-$10,464($295-$1,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $117 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,206 to $5,565 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Leicester for a week is $3,682-$16,848($526-$2,407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $234 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,412 to $11,130 for first class
Lodging: $74 to $181 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Leicester for a week is $7,364-$32,064($1,052-$4,581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $468 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,824 to $22,260 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $362 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $1,088 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Leicester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Leicester is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Leicester 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.
Leicester 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 Leicester 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Leicester.
Flight Costs to Leicester
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,461 average in late December to a low of $1,014 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $486. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Leicester our data includes 106 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Leicester from an airport like Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Daytona Beach, FL (the United States) for an average $5,486 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shannon (SNN) in Shannon (Ireland) at an average of just $68.
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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Leicester, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,447, so you can easily save about 143% 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 Leicester can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $452 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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