The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Island is $1,698 for a solo traveler, $3,050 for a couple, and $5,717 for a family of 4. Long Island hotels range from $66 to $299 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) are between $801 and $1,113 per person for economy flights and $2,514 to $3,493 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $120 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 Long Island, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISP and stay in a Long Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 13th
- August 20th to October 14th
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Long Island is usually late January.
Average Long Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Long Island for a week is $1,375-$2,574($196-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $520 to $924 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $2,772-$4,716($396-$674 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $1,848 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $111 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $4,342-$8,436($620-$1,205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $3,696 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Long Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Long Island? The cheapest trip to Long Island is about $117 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 $56.
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 Long Island for a week is $821-$1,670($117-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $520 to $924 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $1,516-$2,944($217-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $1,848 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $2,972-$5,888($425-$841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $3,696 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Long Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Long Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Long Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Long Island for a week is $2,817-$9,833($402-$1,405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,258 to $2,513 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $4,740-$14,026($677-$2,004 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,516 to $5,026 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $9,480-$24,668($1,354-$3,524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,032 to $10,052 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,316 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Long Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Long Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Long Island 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.
Long Island 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 Long Island 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 Long Island.
Flight Costs to Long Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,113 average in late July to a low of $801 in late January. Median flight price is $713. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Island our data includes 392 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Island from an airport like Chaoyangchuan (YNJ) in Yanji (China) for an average $6,939 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pittsburgh International (PIT) in Pittsburgh, PA (the United States) at an average of just $238.
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 Long Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $312, so you can easily save about 39% 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 Long Island can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $747 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.