The average price of a 7-day trip to Ostend is $1,442 for a solo traveler, $2,590 for a couple, and $4,855 for a family of 4. Ostend hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Brussels National Airport (BRU) are between $657 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,062 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $100 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 Ostend, BE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BRU and stay in a Ostend hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ostend is usually early November.
Average Ostend Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ostend for a week is $1,237-$2,239($177-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ostend for a week is $2,538-$4,048($363-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ostend for a week is $3,724-$7,552($532-$1,079 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ostend
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ostend? The cheapest trip to Ostend is about $92 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 $20 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 $50.
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 Ostend for a week is $644-$1,493($92-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $837 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ostend for a week is $1,168-$2,638($167-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,674 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ostend for a week is $2,276-$5,276($325-$754 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,348 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Ostend cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ostend Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ostend.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ostend for a week is $2,645-$8,556($378-$1,222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,099 to $2,000 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ostend for a week is $4,528-$12,096($647-$1,728 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,198 to $4,000 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ostend for a week is $9,056-$22,188($1,294-$3,170 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,396 to $8,000 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ostend Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ostend is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ostend 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.
Ostend 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 Ostend 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 Ostend.
Flight Costs to Ostend
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in late June to a low of $657 in early November. Median flight price is $735. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ostend our data includes 446 originating airports, and 181 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ostend from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $16,925 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Geneva (GVA) in Geneva (Switzerland) at an average of just $82.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ostend, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $316, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Ostend can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $655 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.