The average price of a 7-day trip to Lerwick is $1,415 for a solo traveler, $2,541 for a couple, and $4,764 for a family of 4. Lerwick hotels range from $53 to $240 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Flesland Airport (BGO) are between $653 and $946 per person for economy flights and $2,049 to $2,969 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $91 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 Lerwick, GB

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BGO and stay in a Lerwick hotel:

  • January 1st to April 1st
  • May 7th to May 27th
  • October 1st to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lerwick is usually late February and early March.

 

Average Lerwick Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lerwick for a week is $1,038-$2,022($148-$289 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $398 to $785 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lerwick for a week is $2,184-$3,766($312-$538 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $796 to $1,570 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lerwick for a week is $3,282-$6,840($469-$977 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,592 to $3,140 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $123 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lerwick

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lerwick? The cheapest trip to Lerwick 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 $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 $45.

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 Lerwick for a week is $808-$2,145($115-$306 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $398 to $785 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $53 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 Lerwick for a week is $1,346-$3,210($192-$459 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $796 to $1,570 for economy

Lodging: $45 to $53 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 Lerwick for a week is $2,692-$5,880($385-$840 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,592 to $3,140 for economy

Lodging: $90 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $196 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lerwick cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lerwick Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lerwick.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lerwick for a week is $2,013-$7,180($288-$1,026 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $844 to $1,586 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lerwick for a week is $3,312-$10,040($473-$1,434 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,688 to $3,172 for first class

Lodging: $119 to $240 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $400 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lerwick for a week is $6,624-$18,352($946-$2,622 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,376 to $6,344 for first class

Lodging: $238 to $480 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $600 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lerwick Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Lerwick is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lerwick 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.

Lerwick 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Lerwick 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lerwick.

 

Flight Costs to Lerwick

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $946 average in early August to a low of $653 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $576. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lerwick our data includes 154 originating airports, and 101 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lerwick from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $10,534 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sola (SVG) in Stavanger (Norway) at an average of just $143.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lerwick, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $292, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Lerwick can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $598 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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