The average price of a 7-day trip to Ohio River Valley is $1,421 for a solo traveler, $2,552 for a couple, and $4,785 for a family of 4. Ohio River Valley hotels range from $49 to $225 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James M Cox/Dayton International Airport (DAY) are between $654 and $937 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $2,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 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 Ohio River Valley, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAY and stay in a Ohio River Valley hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ohio River Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Ohio River Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $1,000-$2,050($143-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 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 Ohio River Valley for a week is $2,106-$3,746($301-$535 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $83 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 Ohio River Valley for a week is $3,244-$6,580($463-$940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $153 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ohio River Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ohio River Valley? The cheapest trip to Ohio River Valley is about $113 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 $100 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 $41.
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 Ohio River Valley for a week is $791-$1,766($113-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $787 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $1,336-$2,812($191-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,574 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $2,672-$5,336($382-$762 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,148 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Ohio River Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ohio River Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ohio River Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $2,201-$8,352($314-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $165 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $1,653 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $3,730-$11,160($533-$1,594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $330 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,176 to $3,306 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $225 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ohio River Valley for a week is $7,460-$20,100($1,066-$2,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $660 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,352 to $6,612 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $450 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ohio River Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ohio River Valley is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ohio River Valley 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.
Ohio River Valley 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 Ohio River Valley 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 Ohio River Valley.
Flight Costs to Ohio River Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $654 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ohio River Valley our data includes 539 originating airports, and 111 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ohio River Valley from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,036 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $170.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ohio River Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Ohio River Valley can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $561 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.