The average price of a 7-day trip to Mercer is $1,362 for a solo traveler, $2,446 for a couple, and $4,586 for a family of 4. Mercer hotels range from $45 to $204 per night with an average of $57, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 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 $38 to $67 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 Mercer, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIT and stay in a Mercer 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 Mercer is usually mid to late September.
Average Mercer Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mercer for a week is $949-$2,048($136-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mercer for a week is $2,114-$3,632($302-$519 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mercer for a week is $3,112-$6,464($445-$923 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mercer
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mercer? The cheapest trip to Mercer is about $97 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 $36.
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 Mercer for a week is $676-$1,997($97-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mercer for a week is $1,136-$3,094($162-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mercer for a week is $2,272-$5,828($325-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $168 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Mercer cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mercer Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mercer.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mercer for a week is $2,047-$15,953($292-$2,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $965 to $1,864 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mercer for a week is $3,488-$18,706($498-$2,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,930 to $3,728 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mercer for a week is $6,976-$30,812($997-$4,402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,860 to $7,456 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $408 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mercer Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mercer is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mercer 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.
Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer.
Flight Costs to Mercer
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 Mercer our data includes 742 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mercer 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 Mercer, 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 Mercer can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $507 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.