The average price of a 7-day trip to Oban is $1,689 for a solo traveler, $3,033 for a couple, and $5,687 for a family of 4. Oban hotels range from $81 to $274 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Glasgow Airport (GLA) are between $750 and $1,225 per person for economy flights and $2,354 to $3,844 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $87 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 Oban, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GLA and stay in a Oban hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Oban is usually mid November.
Average Oban Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oban for a week is $1,173-$2,407($168-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,090 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oban for a week is $2,532-$4,376($362-$625 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,180 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oban for a week is $3,612-$7,858($516-$1,123 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,360 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $177 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oban
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oban? The cheapest trip to Oban is about $139 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 $66.
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 Oban for a week is $971-$2,432($139-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,090 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oban for a week is $1,546-$3,844($221-$549 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,180 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $81 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oban for a week is $3,092-$7,178($442-$1,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,360 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $162 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $196 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Oban cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oban Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oban.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oban for a week is $2,371-$9,150($339-$1,307 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $981 to $3,117 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 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 Oban for a week is $3,926-$13,548($561-$1,935 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,962 to $6,234 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 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 Oban for a week is $7,852-$24,720($1,122-$3,531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,924 to $12,468 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oban Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oban is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oban 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.
Oban 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 Oban 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Oban.
Flight Costs to Oban
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,225 average in mid December to a low of $750 in mid November. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Oban our data includes 277 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oban from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,205 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Campbeltown (CAL) in Campbeltown (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
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 Oban, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, 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 Oban can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $684 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.
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