The average price of a 7-day trip to Maryland is $1,338 for a solo traveler, $2,067 for a couple, and $5,810 for a family of 4. Maryland hotels range from $63 to $293 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Maryland (from all airports) are between $713 and $1,180 per person for economy flights and $2,239 to $3,705 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $100 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 Maryland
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Maryland and stay in a Maryland hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Maryland is usually mid to late September.
Average Maryland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Maryland for a week is $1,278-$2,615($183-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $1,021 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Maryland for a week is $2,033-$4,343($290-$620 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $201 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $839 to $2,042 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $149 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Maryland for a week is $4,073-$8,279($582-$1,183 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $402 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,679 to $4,085 for economy
Lodging: $175 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $184 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Maryland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Maryland? The cheapest trip to Maryland is about $130 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 $54.
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 Maryland for a week is $912-$2,173($130-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $420 to $1,021 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $107 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Maryland for a week is $1,499-$3,530($214-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $839 to $2,042 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $107 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Maryland for a week is $2,999-$6,648($428-$950 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $193 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,679 to $4,085 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $127 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $202 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Maryland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Maryland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Maryland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Maryland for a week is $2,573-$11,183($368-$1,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $201 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,043 to $2,570 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $597 to $1,201 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Maryland for a week is $4,295-$15,160($614-$2,166 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $193 to $402 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,086 to $5,140 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $597 to $1,201 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Maryland for a week is $8,582-$26,755($1,226-$3,822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $385 to $803 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,171 to $10,280 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $888 to $1,809 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Maryland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Maryland is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Maryland 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.
Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.
Flight Costs to Maryland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,180 average in early January to a low of $713 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $730. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Maryland 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 Maryland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $467, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Maryland can easily cost $362 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $723 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.