The average price of a 7-day trip to Lofoten is $1,459 for a solo traveler, $2,620 for a couple, and $4,912 for a family of 4. Lofoten hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Vaernes Airport (TRD) are between $641 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $2,011 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $80 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 Lofoten, NO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRD and stay in a Lofoten hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to September 9th
- September 24th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lofoten is usually early to mid February.
Average Lofoten Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lofoten for a week is $1,019-$2,185($146-$312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lofoten for a week is $2,190-$3,978($313-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lofoten for a week is $3,380-$6,838($483-$977 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lofoten
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lofoten? The cheapest trip to Lofoten is about $105 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 $37.
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 Lofoten for a week is $732-$1,798($105-$257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $391 to $893 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 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 Lofoten for a week is $1,242-$2,936($177-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $782 to $1,786 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $46 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 Lofoten for a week is $2,484-$5,476($355-$782 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,564 to $3,572 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Lofoten cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lofoten Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lofoten.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lofoten for a week is $2,237-$8,550($320-$1,221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,087 to $2,134 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lofoten for a week is $3,856-$11,916($551-$1,702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,174 to $4,268 for first class
Lodging: $103 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lofoten for a week is $7,712-$21,240($1,102-$3,034 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,348 to $8,536 for first class
Lodging: $206 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lofoten Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lofoten is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lofoten 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.
Lofoten 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 Lofoten 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 Lofoten.
Flight Costs to Lofoten
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in mid June to a low of $641 in early to mid February. Median flight price is $569. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lofoten our data includes 80 originating airports, and 55 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lofoten from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,164 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gardermoen (OSL) in Oslo (Norway) at an average of just $140.
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 Lofoten, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 66% 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 Lofoten can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.