The average price of a 7-day trip to New Jersey is $1,312 for a solo traveler, $2,026 for a couple, and $6,171 for a family of 4. New Jersey hotels range from $66 to $308 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to New Jersey (from all airports) are between $767 and $1,247 per person for economy flights and $2,408 to $3,916 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $104 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 Jersey
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to New Jersey and stay in a New Jersey hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in New Jersey is usually mid to late September.
Average New Jersey Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit New Jersey for a week is $1,356-$2,814($194-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $465 to $1,060 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit New Jersey for a week is $2,178-$4,601($311-$657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $930 to $2,119 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit New Jersey for a week is $4,362-$8,693($623-$1,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $417 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,860 to $4,238 for economy
Lodging: $179 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $211 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to New Jersey
How cheap can you make a vacation to New Jersey? The cheapest trip to New Jersey is about $139 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 $19 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 $55.
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 Jersey for a week is $970-$2,119($139-$303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $465 to $1,060 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $86 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit New Jersey for a week is $1,610-$3,528($230-$504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $101 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $930 to $2,119 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $86 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit New Jersey for a week is $3,233-$6,696($462-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $202 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,860 to $4,238 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $131 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to New Jersey cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury New Jersey 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 Jersey.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit New Jersey for a week is $2,775-$12,465($396-$1,781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $208 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,138 to $2,633 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $704 to $1,396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit New Jersey for a week is $4,627-$16,561($661-$2,366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $203 to $417 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,276 to $5,266 for first class
Lodging: $155 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $704 to $1,396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit New Jersey for a week is $9,253-$28,836($1,322-$4,119 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $405 to $833 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,552 to $10,531 for first class
Lodging: $311 to $615 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,051 to $2,079 per night for a preferred vacation rental
New Jersey Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in New Jersey is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.
Flight Costs to New Jersey
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,247 average in late July to a low of $767 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $714. These prices are based on millions of flights. For New Jersey our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Jersey, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $480, so you can easily save about 63% 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 Jersey can easily cost $379 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $758 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.