The average price of a 7-day trip to Mars is $1,574 for a solo traveler, $2,827 for a couple, and $5,300 for a family of 4. Mars hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $880 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are between $620 and $987 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $3,097 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $106 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 Mars, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIT and stay in a Mars hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mars is usually mid to late September.
Average Mars Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mars for a week is $1,187-$2,271($170-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $839 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mars for a week is $2,380-$4,148($340-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,678 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mars for a week is $3,422-$7,704($489-$1,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,356 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mars
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mars? The cheapest trip to Mars is about $125 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 $120 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 $60.
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 Mars for a week is $876-$2,029($125-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $839 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mars for a week is $1,392-$3,218($199-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,678 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mars for a week is $2,784-$6,016($398-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,356 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mars cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mars Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mars.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mars for a week is $2,300-$13,693($329-$1,956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $233 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $2,030 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $880 to $1,672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mars for a week is $3,700-$17,354($529-$2,479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $466 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $4,060 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $880 to $1,672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mars for a week is $7,400-$28,690($1,057-$4,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $932 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,136 to $8,120 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,232 to $2,341 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mars Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mars is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mars 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.
Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars.
Flight Costs to Mars
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mars our data includes 742 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mars from an airport like Liuzhou Bailian (LZH) in Liuzhou (China) for an average $6,560 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County (JST) in Johnstown, PA (the United States) at an average of just $61.
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 Mars, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Mars can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $752 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.