The average price of a 7-day trip to New Haven is $1,838 for a solo traveler, $3,301 for a couple, and $6,189 for a family of 4. New Haven hotels range from $78 to $356 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) are between $723 and $962 per person for economy flights and $2,269 to $3,019 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $57 to $128 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 Haven, CT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HVN and stay in a New Haven hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of May 21st)
- October 1st to December 9th (except the weeks of October 8th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Haven is usually mid January.
Average New Haven Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Haven for a week is $1,407-$2,608($201-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Haven for a week is $2,772-$4,562($396-$652 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $141 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Haven for a week is $4,308-$8,740($615-$1,249 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $282 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $132 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Haven
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Haven? The cheapest trip to New Haven is about $153 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 $63.
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 Haven for a week is $1,068-$2,179($153-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $866 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $78 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 New Haven for a week is $1,758-$3,458($251-$494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $1,732 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $78 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 New Haven for a week is $3,516-$6,376($502-$911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $3,464 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to New Haven cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Haven 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 Haven.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Haven for a week is $2,922-$10,573($417-$1,510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $243 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,104 to $2,572 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $356 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Haven for a week is $4,782-$14,846($683-$2,121 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $486 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,208 to $5,144 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $356 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Haven for a week is $9,564-$27,172($1,366-$3,882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $972 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,416 to $10,288 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $712 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Haven Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Haven is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Haven 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 Haven 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 Haven 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 Haven.
Flight Costs to New Haven
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $962 average in early August to a low of $723 in mid January. Median flight price is $673. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Haven our data includes 294 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to New Haven from an airport like Singapore Changi International (SIN) in Singapore (Singapore) for an average $6,408 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salisbury-Ocean City/Wicomico Regional (SBY) in Salisbury, MD (the United States) at an average of just $236.
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 Haven, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $239, so you can easily save about 33% 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 Haven can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $887 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.