The average price of a 7-day trip to Outer Banks is $1,276 for a solo traveler, $2,292 for a couple, and $4,296 for a family of 4. Outer Banks hotels range from $53 to $244 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) are between $475 and $741 per person for economy flights and $1,491 to $2,325 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $95 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 Outer Banks, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWN and stay in a Outer Banks hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Outer Banks is usually early to mid September.
Average Outer Banks Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Outer Banks for a week is $1,070-$1,937($153-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $630 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Outer Banks for a week is $1,974-$3,454($282-$493 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,260 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $87 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Outer Banks for a week is $3,434-$6,260($491-$894 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,520 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $131 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Outer Banks
How cheap can you make a vacation to Outer Banks? The cheapest trip to Outer Banks is about $88 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 $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 Outer Banks for a week is $614-$1,228($88-$175 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $354 to $630 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Outer Banks for a week is $1,108-$2,138($158-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $708 to $1,260 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Outer Banks for a week is $2,144-$4,276($306-$611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,416 to $2,520 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Outer Banks cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Outer Banks Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Outer Banks.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Outer Banks for a week is $2,411-$8,198($344-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $190 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,041 to $1,588 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Outer Banks for a week is $4,096-$11,116($585-$1,588 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $380 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,082 to $3,176 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Outer Banks for a week is $8,192-$19,064($1,170-$2,723 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $760 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,164 to $6,352 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Outer Banks Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Outer Banks is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Outer Banks 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.
Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks.
Flight Costs to Outer Banks
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $741 average in mid December to a low of $475 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $415. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Outer Banks our data includes 210 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Outer Banks from an airport like Tahiti Faa’a (PPT) in Papeete (French Polynesia) for an average $5,607 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nashville International (BNA) in Nashville, TN (the United States) at an average of just $232.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Outer Banks, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $266, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Outer Banks can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $607 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.