The average price of a 7-day trip to Newark is $1,779 for a solo traveler, $3,195 for a couple, and $5,990 for a family of 4. Newark hotels range from $66 to $302 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are between $800 and $1,333 per person for economy flights and $2,510 to $4,183 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $111 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 Newark, NJ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWR and stay in a Newark hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Newark is usually mid to late September.
Average Newark Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Newark for a week is $1,360-$2,774($194-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,133 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Newark for a week is $2,780-$5,084($397-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,266 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Newark for a week is $4,246-$9,128($607-$1,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,532 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $177 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Newark
How cheap can you make a vacation to Newark? The cheapest trip to Newark is about $112 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 $58.
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 Newark for a week is $783-$1,879($112-$268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,133 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Newark for a week is $1,446-$3,362($207-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,266 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Newark for a week is $2,844-$6,724($406-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,532 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Newark cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Newark Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Newark.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Newark for a week is $2,520-$11,807($360-$1,687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $3,274 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Newark for a week is $4,194-$16,558($599-$2,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $6,548 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Newark for a week is $8,388-$30,296($1,198-$4,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,120 to $13,096 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Newark Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Newark is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Newark 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.
Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark.
Flight Costs to Newark
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,333 average in late July to a low of $800 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Newark our data includes 1,413 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Newark from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,490 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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 Newark, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $532, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Newark can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.