The average price of a 7-day trip to New Castle is $1,631 for a solo traveler, $2,929 for a couple, and $5,492 for a family of 4. New Castle hotels range from $63 to $287 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are between $708 and $1,136 per person for economy flights and $2,222 to $3,565 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $103 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 New Castle, DE, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHL and stay in a New Castle hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Castle is usually mid to late September.
Average New Castle Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Castle for a week is $1,072-$2,356($153-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Castle for a week is $2,350-$4,440($336-$634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $60 to $74 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Castle for a week is $3,352-$7,972($479-$1,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $242 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $118 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Castle
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Castle? The cheapest trip to New Castle is about $129 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 $100 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 $52.
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 New Castle for a week is $905-$2,085($129-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Castle for a week is $1,498-$3,330($214-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Castle for a week is $2,996-$6,156($428-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to New Castle cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Castle Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in New Castle.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Castle for a week is $2,920-$8,327($417-$1,190 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $982 to $2,418 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Castle for a week is $4,532-$12,334($647-$1,762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,964 to $4,836 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Castle for a week is $9,064-$22,940($1,295-$3,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,928 to $9,672 for first class
Lodging: $436 to $574 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Castle Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Castle is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Castle 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.
New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle.
Flight Costs to New Castle
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,136 average in late July to a low of $708 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Castle our data includes 949 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to New Castle from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,537 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $142.
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 New Castle, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 60% 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 New Castle can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $714 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.