The average price of a 7-day trip to Morehead City is $1,750 for a solo traveler, $3,143 for a couple, and $5,892 for a family of 4. Morehead City hotels range from $75 to $341 per night with an average of $132, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) are between $475 and $741 per person for economy flights and $1,491 to $2,325 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $118 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 Morehead City, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWN and stay in a Morehead City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Morehead City is usually early to mid September.
Average Morehead City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Morehead City for a week is $1,309-$2,547($187-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $593 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Morehead City for a week is $2,290-$4,262($327-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,186 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $126 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Morehead City for a week is $4,096-$7,482($585-$1,069 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,372 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $252 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Morehead City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Morehead City? The cheapest trip to Morehead City is about $136 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 $67.
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 Morehead City for a week is $952-$2,192($136-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $593 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Morehead City for a week is $1,502-$3,184($215-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,186 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Morehead City for a week is $3,004-$5,888($429-$841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,372 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Morehead City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Morehead City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Morehead City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Morehead City for a week is $2,754-$9,521($393-$1,360 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $236 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,005 to $1,257 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Morehead City for a week is $4,494-$12,430($642-$1,776 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $472 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,010 to $2,514 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $341 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Morehead City for a week is $8,988-$22,214($1,284-$3,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $944 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,020 to $5,028 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $682 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $928 to $1,763 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Morehead City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Morehead City is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Morehead City 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.
Morehead City 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 Morehead City 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 Morehead City.
Flight Costs to Morehead City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $741 average in mid December to a low of $475 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Morehead City our data includes 210 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Morehead City from an airport like Tahiti Faa’a (PPT) in Papeete (French Polynesia) for an average $5,607 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $232.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Morehead City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Morehead City can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $850 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.