The average price of a 7-day trip to Niagara Falls – Western New York is $1,295 for a solo traveler, $2,326 for a couple, and $4,360 for a family of 4. Niagara Falls – Western New York hotels range from $39 to $178 per night with an average of $50, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are between $601 and $978 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $3,069 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $24 to $58 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 Niagara Falls – Western New York, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BUF and stay in a Niagara Falls – Western New York hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Niagara Falls – Western New York is usually early to mid September.
Average Niagara Falls – Western New York Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $839-$1,916($120-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $880 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $1,838-$3,398($263-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $2,756-$6,152($394-$879 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Niagara Falls – Western New York
How cheap can you make a vacation to Niagara Falls – Western New York? The cheapest trip to Niagara Falls – Western New York is about $96 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 $40 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 $33.
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 Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $674-$1,450($96-$207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $880 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $1,150-$2,540($164-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,760 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $2,264-$4,936($323-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,520 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Niagara Falls – Western New York cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Niagara Falls – Western New York Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Niagara Falls – Western New York.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $1,871-$8,910($267-$1,273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $972 to $2,332 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $3,214-$12,012($459-$1,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,944 to $4,664 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $178 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Niagara Falls – Western New York for a week is $6,428-$21,120($918-$3,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,888 to $9,328 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $356 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,452 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Niagara Falls – Western New York Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Niagara Falls – Western New York is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Niagara Falls – Western New York 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.
Niagara Falls – Western New York 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 Niagara Falls – Western New York 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 Niagara Falls – Western New York.
Flight Costs to Niagara Falls – Western New York
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $978 average in late July to a low of $601 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Niagara Falls – Western New York our data includes 570 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Niagara Falls – Western New York from an airport like Adisutjipto (JOG) in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) for an average $10,082 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 $141.
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 Niagara Falls – Western New York, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $377, 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 Niagara Falls – Western New York can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $443 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.