The average price of a 7-day trip to Mechanicsburg is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Mechanicsburg hotels range from $54 to $244 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) are between $620 and $919 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $2,884 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $77 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 Mechanicsburg, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDT and stay in a Mechanicsburg hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mechanicsburg is usually mid to late September.
Average Mechanicsburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $1,210-$2,071($173-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $2,318-$3,630($331-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $97 to $119 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $3,640-$6,436($520-$919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $167 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mechanicsburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mechanicsburg? The cheapest trip to Mechanicsburg is about $118 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 $44.
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 Mechanicsburg for a week is $823-$2,245($118-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $1,382-$3,350($197-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $2,764-$6,244($395-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Mechanicsburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mechanicsburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mechanicsburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $2,208-$10,502($315-$1,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $1,849 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $3,690-$13,324($527-$1,903 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $3,698 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,280 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mechanicsburg for a week is $7,380-$22,808($1,054-$3,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $7,396 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mechanicsburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mechanicsburg is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mechanicsburg 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.
Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg.
Flight Costs to Mechanicsburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $919 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mechanicsburg our data includes 455 originating airports, and 98 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mechanicsburg from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,078 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $217.
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 Mechanicsburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $300, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Mechanicsburg can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $608 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.