The average price of a 7-day trip to Ocean Shores is $1,803 for a solo traveler, $3,238 for a couple, and $6,071 for a family of 4. Ocean Shores hotels range from $57 to $261 per night with an average of $77, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are between $774 and $1,260 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $3,954 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $90 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 Ocean Shores, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SEA and stay in a Ocean Shores hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ocean Shores is usually mid to late September.
Average Ocean Shores Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $1,176-$2,712($168-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,134 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $2,552-$4,728($365-$675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,268 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $3,816-$8,382($545-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,536 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $208 to $221 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ocean Shores
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ocean Shores? The cheapest trip to Ocean Shores is about $128 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 $160 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 $48.
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 Ocean Shores for a week is $894-$2,635($128-$376 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,134 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $1,500-$4,070($214-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,268 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $3,000-$7,540($429-$1,077 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,536 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Ocean Shores cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ocean Shores Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ocean Shores.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $2,804-$10,236($401-$1,462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $162 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,288 to $3,402 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $4,708-$14,772($673-$2,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $324 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,576 to $6,804 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $261 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ocean Shores for a week is $9,416-$26,124($1,345-$3,732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $648 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,152 to $13,608 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $522 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ocean Shores Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ocean Shores is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ocean Shores 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.
Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores.
Flight Costs to Ocean Shores
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,260 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ocean Shores our data includes 1,135 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ocean Shores from an airport like Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN) in Kano (Nigeria) for an average $7,435 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 Ocean Shores, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $486, 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 Ocean Shores can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $651 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.