The average price of a 7-day trip to North Carolina is $1,160 for a solo traveler, $1,757 for a couple, and $3,217 for a family of 4. North Carolina hotels range from $61 to $279 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to North Carolina (from all airports) are between $602 and $937 per person for economy flights and $1,890 to $2,942 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $95 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 North Carolina
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to North Carolina and stay in a North Carolina hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in North Carolina is usually mid to late September.
Average North Carolina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit North Carolina for a week is $1,202-$2,351($172-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $810 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit North Carolina for a week is $1,906-$3,819($272-$546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $189 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,620 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit North Carolina for a week is $3,804-$7,201($543-$1,029 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $183 to $378 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,527 to $3,241 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $219 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $217 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to North Carolina
How cheap can you make a vacation to North Carolina? The cheapest trip to North Carolina is about $122 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 $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 North Carolina for a week is $855-$2,020($122-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $810 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $119 to $148 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit North Carolina for a week is $1,398-$3,152($200-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,620 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $119 to $148 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit North Carolina for a week is $2,795-$5,861($399-$837 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,527 to $3,241 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $222 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to North Carolina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury North Carolina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in North Carolina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit North Carolina for a week is $2,451-$10,763($350-$1,538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $961 to $2,013 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $619 to $1,239 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit North Carolina for a week is $4,057-$14,092($580-$2,013 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,923 to $4,026 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $279 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $619 to $1,239 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit North Carolina for a week is $8,127-$24,430($1,161-$3,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $369 to $753 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,846 to $8,053 for first class
Lodging: $283 to $558 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $924 to $1,851 per night for a preferred vacation rental
North Carolina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in North Carolina is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in North Carolina 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.
North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
Flight Costs to North Carolina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $602 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $596. These prices are based on millions of flights. For North Carolina 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 North Carolina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $335, so you can easily save about 56% 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 North Carolina can easily cost $346 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $692 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.