The average price of a 7-day trip to Massachusetts is $1,460 for a solo traveler, $2,170 for a couple, and $5,024 for a family of 4. Massachusetts hotels range from $77 to $349 per night with an average of $125, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Massachusetts (from all airports) are between $691 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,170 to $3,564 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $122 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 Massachusetts
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Massachusetts and stay in a Massachusetts hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Massachusetts is usually mid to late September.
Average Massachusetts Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Massachusetts for a week is $1,466-$2,898($209-$414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $429 to $982 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Massachusetts for a week is $2,301-$4,734($329-$676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $858 to $1,964 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Massachusetts for a week is $4,601-$9,048($657-$1,293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $234 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,715 to $3,928 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $219 to $268 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Massachusetts
How cheap can you make a vacation to Massachusetts? The cheapest trip to Massachusetts is about $146 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 $65.
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 Massachusetts for a week is $1,022-$2,157($146-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $429 to $982 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $96 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Massachusetts for a week is $1,661-$3,545($237-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $117 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $858 to $1,964 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $96 to $127 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Massachusetts for a week is $3,314-$6,712($473-$959 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $117 to $234 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,715 to $3,928 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $153 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $145 to $191 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Massachusetts cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Massachusetts Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Massachusetts.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Massachusetts for a week is $2,965-$11,347($424-$1,621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $245 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,071 to $2,426 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $601 to $1,201 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Massachusetts for a week is $4,862-$15,488($695-$2,213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $490 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,142 to $4,852 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $349 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $601 to $1,201 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Massachusetts for a week is $9,723-$27,336($1,389-$3,905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $471 to $981 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,284 to $9,705 for first class
Lodging: $357 to $697 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $899 to $1,794 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Massachusetts Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Massachusetts is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
Flight Costs to Massachusetts
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,135 average in late July to a low of $691 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $710. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $444, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Massachusetts can easily cost $439 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $879 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.