The average price of a 7-day trip to Oil City is $1,337 for a solo traveler, $2,401 for a couple, and $4,502 for a family of 4. Oil City hotels range from $55 to $250 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $420 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 Oil City, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ERI and stay in a Oil City 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 Oil City is usually late January and early February.
Average Oil City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oil City for a week is $1,026-$1,888($147-$270 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $616 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oil City for a week is $1,964-$3,310($281-$473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,232 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $94 to $114 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oil City for a week is $3,276-$5,920($468-$846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,464 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oil City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oil City? The cheapest trip to Oil City is about $112 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 $200 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 $44.
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 Oil City for a week is $785-$2,223($112-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $616 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oil City for a week is $1,306-$3,126($187-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,232 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oil City for a week is $2,612-$5,592($373-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,464 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Oil City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oil City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oil City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oil City for a week is $2,326-$7,301($332-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,085 to $1,589 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Oil City for a week is $3,908-$10,066($558-$1,438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,170 to $3,178 for first class
Lodging: $124 to $250 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Oil City for a week is $7,816-$17,864($1,117-$2,552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,340 to $6,356 for first class
Lodging: $248 to $500 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oil City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oil City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oil City 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.
Oil City 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 Oil City 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 Oil City.
Flight Costs to Oil City
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 Oil City our data includes 188 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oil City 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 Oil City, 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 Oil City can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $622 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.