The average price of a 7-day trip to Northwest Pennsylvania is $1,310 for a solo traveler, $2,353 for a couple, and $4,411 for a family of 4. Northwest Pennsylvania hotels range from $53 to $243 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport (ERI) are between $537 and $725 per person for economy flights and $1,685 to $2,275 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $84 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 Northwest Pennsylvania, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ERI and stay in a Northwest Pennsylvania hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 2nd to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
- May 28th to June 17th (except the week of June 4th)
- August 27th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Northwest Pennsylvania is usually late January and early February.
Average Northwest Pennsylvania Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $1,020-$1,866($146-$267 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $624 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $1,958-$3,280($280-$469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,248 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $3,264-$5,928($466-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,496 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $174 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Northwest Pennsylvania
How cheap can you make a vacation to Northwest Pennsylvania? The cheapest trip to Northwest Pennsylvania is about $108 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 $43.
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 Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $754-$1,384($108-$198 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $624 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $1,268-$2,288($181-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,248 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $2,416-$4,336($345-$619 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,496 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $60 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Northwest Pennsylvania cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Northwest Pennsylvania Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Northwest Pennsylvania.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $2,115-$7,619($302-$1,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $864 to $1,691 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $3,504-$10,486($501-$1,498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,728 to $3,382 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $243 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Northwest Pennsylvania for a week is $7,008-$18,596($1,001-$2,657 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,456 to $6,764 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $486 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Northwest Pennsylvania Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Northwest Pennsylvania is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Northwest Pennsylvania 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.
Northwest Pennsylvania 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 Northwest Pennsylvania 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 Northwest Pennsylvania.
Flight Costs to Northwest Pennsylvania
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $725 average in mid December to a low of $537 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $403. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Northwest Pennsylvania our data includes 188 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Northwest Pennsylvania from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,932 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $211.
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 Northwest Pennsylvania, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $188, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Northwest Pennsylvania can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $606 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.