The average price of a 7-day trip to Nags Head is $1,681 for a solo traveler, $3,019 for a couple, and $5,660 for a family of 4. Nags Head hotels range from $70 to $321 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are between $571 and $886 per person for economy flights and $1,792 to $2,780 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $101 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 Nags Head, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ORF and stay in a Nags Head hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nags Head is usually mid to late September.
Average Nags Head Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nags Head for a week is $1,360-$2,678($194-$383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $161 to $197 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nags Head for a week is $2,478-$4,368($354-$624 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $161 to $197 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nags Head for a week is $4,168-$7,760($595-$1,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $212 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $242 to $296 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nags Head
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nags Head? The cheapest trip to Nags Head is about $98 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 $57.
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 Nags Head for a week is $683-$1,580($98-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $789 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $70 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 Nags Head for a week is $1,246-$2,740($178-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,578 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $70 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 Nags Head for a week is $2,420-$5,480($346-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,156 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nags Head cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nags Head Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nags Head.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nags Head for a week is $2,690-$9,553($384-$1,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,036 to $2,091 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nags Head for a week is $4,426-$13,058($632-$1,865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,072 to $4,182 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $321 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nags Head for a week is $8,852-$23,092($1,265-$3,299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $400 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,144 to $8,364 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $642 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nags Head Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nags Head is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nags Head 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.
Nags Head 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head.
Flight Costs to Nags Head
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $886 average in late July to a low of $571 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $611. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nags Head our data includes 527 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nags Head from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,975 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $176.
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 Nags Head, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $315, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Nags Head can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $800 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.