The average price of a 7-day trip to Long Island is $2,118 for a solo traveler, $3,804 for a couple, and $7,131 for a family of 4. Long Island hotels range from $50 to $227 per night with an average of $88. Average worldwide flight costs to Emerald Airport (EMD) are between $1,187 and $2,278 per person for economy flights and $3,725 to $7,148 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $89 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, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMD and stay in a Long Island hotel:
- January 22nd to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- July 30th to September 30th
- October 22nd to December 2nd
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Long Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Long Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Long Island for a week is $1,408-$3,109($201-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $729 to $1,982 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $2,438-$5,714($348-$816 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,458 to $3,964 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $4,876-$11,428($697-$1,633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,916 to $7,928 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Long Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Long Island? The cheapest trip to Long Island is about $161 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.
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 $1,126-$2,548($161-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $729 to $1,982 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $1,988-$4,796($284-$685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,458 to $3,964 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $3,976-$9,592($568-$1,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,916 to $7,928 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very possible 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 $3,220-$7,060($460-$1,009 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,946 to $4,578 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Long Island for a week is $5,768-$12,758($824-$1,823 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,892 to $9,156 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $227 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Long Island for a week is $11,536-$25,516($1,648-$3,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,784 to $18,312 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $454 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Long Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Long Island is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Long Island due to a lack of competition. 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Long Island.
Flight Costs to Long Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,278 average in late December to a low of $1,187 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,602. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Long Island our data includes 8 originating airports, and 12 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Long Island from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $2,377 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Brisbane International (BNE) in Brisbane (Australia) at an average of just $271.
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 $1,091, so you can easily save about 92% 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 $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 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.