The average price of a 7-day trip to Loch Ness is $1,519 for a solo traveler, $2,728 for a couple, and $5,114 for a family of 4. Loch Ness hotels range from $51 to $244 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Inverness Airport (INV) are between $707 and $1,162 per person for economy flights and $2,219 to $3,646 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $74 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 Loch Ness, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to INV and stay in a Loch Ness hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Loch Ness is usually late February and early March.
Average Loch Ness Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Loch Ness for a week is $973-$2,225($139-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $1,023 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Loch Ness for a week is $2,242-$4,044($320-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $2,046 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Loch Ness for a week is $3,244-$7,388($463-$1,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $4,092 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $141 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Loch Ness
How cheap can you make a vacation to Loch Ness? The cheapest trip to Loch Ness is about $116 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 $80 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 Loch Ness for a week is $813-$1,970($116-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $397 to $1,023 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Loch Ness for a week is $1,350-$3,280($193-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $794 to $2,046 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Loch Ness for a week is $2,700-$6,296($386-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,588 to $4,092 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Loch Ness cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Loch Ness Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Loch Ness.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Loch Ness for a week is $2,057-$7,857($294-$1,122 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $2,118 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Loch Ness for a week is $3,334-$10,962($476-$1,566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $4,236 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Loch Ness for a week is $6,668-$19,548($953-$2,793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,288 to $8,472 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Loch Ness Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Loch Ness is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Loch Ness 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.
Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness.
Flight Costs to Loch Ness
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,162 average in mid December to a low of $707 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $838. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Loch Ness our data includes 98 originating airports, and 42 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Loch Ness from an airport like Joslin Field – Magic Valley Regional (TWF) in Twin Falls, ID (the United States) for an average $2,319 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $86.
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 Loch Ness, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $454, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Loch Ness can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $609 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.