The average price of a 7-day trip to Maine is $1,262 for a solo traveler, $1,835 for a couple, and $3,104 for a family of 4. Maine hotels range from $73 to $334 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $710 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Maine (from all airports) are between $553 and $894 per person for economy flights and $1,736 to $2,807 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $116 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 Maine
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Maine and stay in a Maine hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Maine is usually mid to late September.
Average Maine Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Maine for a week is $1,339-$2,775($191-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $769 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $199 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Maine for a week is $2,109-$4,355($301-$622 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $755 to $1,537 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $127 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $163 to $199 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Maine for a week is $4,224-$8,116($603-$1,159 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $225 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,509 to $3,074 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $254 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $245 to $299 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Maine
How cheap can you make a vacation to Maine? The cheapest trip to Maine is about $135 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 $20 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 $62.
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 Maine for a week is $945-$2,175($135-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $769 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Maine for a week is $1,512-$3,328($216-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $111 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $755 to $1,537 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Maine for a week is $3,030-$6,146($433-$878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $111 to $222 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,509 to $3,074 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $253 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Maine cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Maine Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Maine.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Maine for a week is $2,751-$11,953($393-$1,708 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $232 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $1,929 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $334 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $701 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Maine for a week is $4,476-$15,506($639-$2,215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $227 to $464 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,855 to $3,858 for first class
Lodging: $172 to $334 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $701 to $1,400 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Maine for a week is $8,953-$26,997($1,279-$3,857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $454 to $927 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,711 to $7,716 for first class
Lodging: $344 to $669 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,049 to $2,132 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Maine Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Maine is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Maine 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.
Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.
Flight Costs to Maine
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $894 average in late July to a low of $553 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Maine our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Maine, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $341, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Maine can easily cost $416 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $832 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.