The average price of a 7-day trip to Meissen is $1,551 for a solo traveler, $2,786 for a couple, and $5,222 for a family of 4. Meissen hotels range from $48 to $221 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $340 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dresden Airport (DRS) are between $887 and $1,598 per person for economy flights and $2,783 to $5,015 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $75 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 Meissen, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRS and stay in a Meissen hotel:
- January 1st to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- October 8th to December 16th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Meissen is usually mid January.
Average Meissen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Meissen for a week is $1,115-$2,359($159-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Meissen for a week is $2,694-$4,786($385-$684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $53 to $65 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Meissen for a week is $3,698-$8,356($528-$1,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $85 to $91 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Meissen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Meissen? The cheapest trip to Meissen is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% 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 $41.
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 Meissen for a week is $742-$1,841($106-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Meissen for a week is $1,364-$3,394($195-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Meissen for a week is $2,668-$6,788($381-$970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $5,176 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Meissen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Meissen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Meissen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Meissen for a week is $2,580-$7,924($369-$1,132 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,285 to $2,899 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Meissen for a week is $4,404-$11,768($629-$1,681 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,570 to $5,798 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $221 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $340 to $680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Meissen for a week is $8,808-$21,904($1,258-$3,129 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,140 to $11,596 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $442 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $544 to $1,088 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Meissen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Meissen is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Meissen 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.
Meissen 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 Meissen 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 Meissen.
Flight Costs to Meissen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,598 average in late June to a low of $887 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,157. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Meissen our data includes 113 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Meissen from an airport like Shimojishima (SHI) in Shimojishima (Japan) for an average $2,776 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Duesseldorf (DUS) in Dusseldorf (Germany) at an average of just $105.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Meissen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $711, so you can easily save about 80% 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 Meissen can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $550 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.