The average price of a 7-day trip to Mallaig is $2,478 for a solo traveler, $4,450 for a couple, and $8,343 for a family of 4. Mallaig hotels range from $126 to $575 per night with an average of $273, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Glasgow Airport (GLA) are between $750 and $1,225 per person for economy flights and $2,354 to $3,844 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $112 to $194 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 Mallaig, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GLA and stay in a Mallaig 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 Mallaig is usually mid November.
Average Mallaig Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mallaig for a week is $1,846-$3,545($264-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,029 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $193 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mallaig for a week is $3,716-$6,324($531-$903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,058 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $193 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mallaig for a week is $5,830-$11,864($833-$1,695 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,116 for economy
Lodging: $320 to $386 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $198 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mallaig
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mallaig? The cheapest trip to Mallaig is about $201 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 $110.
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 Mallaig for a week is $1,410-$2,901($201-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,029 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $126 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mallaig for a week is $2,160-$4,602($309-$657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,058 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $126 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mallaig for a week is $4,320-$8,484($617-$1,212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,116 for economy
Lodging: $220 to $252 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mallaig cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mallaig Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mallaig.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mallaig for a week is $4,414-$10,202($631-$1,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $213 to $369 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,201 to $2,099 for first class
Lodging: $287 to $575 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mallaig for a week is $7,106-$14,884($1,015-$2,126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $426 to $738 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,402 to $4,198 for first class
Lodging: $287 to $575 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mallaig for a week is $14,212-$27,560($2,030-$3,937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $852 to $1,476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,804 to $8,396 for first class
Lodging: $574 to $1,150 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,472 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mallaig Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mallaig is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mallaig 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.
Mallaig 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 Mallaig 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Mallaig.
Flight Costs to Mallaig
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,225 average in mid December to a low of $750 in mid November. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mallaig our data includes 277 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mallaig from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,205 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Campbeltown (CAL) in Campbeltown (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
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 Mallaig, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Mallaig can easily cost $720 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $48 per person. Private tours can cost $1434 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.
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