The average price of a 7-day trip to Oxford is $3,108 for a solo traveler, $5,582 for a couple, and $10,465 for a family of 4. Oxford hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to London Luton Airport (LTN) are between $535 and $4,726 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $14,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $104 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 Oxford, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LTN and stay in a Oxford hotel:
- January 1st to March 11th (except the weeks of January 8th and February 12th)
- July 30th to November 11th
- November 26th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Oxford is usually early October.
Average Oxford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oxford for a week is $1,175-$5,470($168-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $309 to $4,064 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oxford for a week is $2,244-$11,586($321-$1,655 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $618 to $8,128 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oxford for a week is $3,362-$20,368($480-$2,910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,236 to $16,256 for economy
Lodging: $186 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $149 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oxford
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oxford? The cheapest trip to Oxford is about $106 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 $47.
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 Oxford for a week is $745-$5,152($106-$736 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $309 to $4,064 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oxford for a week is $1,208-$9,524($173-$1,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $618 to $8,128 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oxford for a week is $2,416-$18,736($345-$2,677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,236 to $16,256 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Oxford cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oxford Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oxford.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oxford for a week is $1,973-$17,216($282-$2,459 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $187 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $655 to $10,363 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $263 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 Oxford for a week is $3,244-$28,888($463-$4,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $374 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,310 to $20,726 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $263 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 Oxford for a week is $6,488-$55,004($927-$7,858 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $748 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,620 to $41,452 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oxford Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oxford is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oxford 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.
Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford.
Flight Costs to Oxford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $4,726 average in mid April to a low of $535 in early October. Median flight price is $300. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Oxford our data includes 195 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oxford from an airport like Portland International (PDX) in Portland, OR (the United States) for an average $13,309 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dortmund (DTM) in Dortmund (Germany) 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 Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Oxford, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $4,191, so you can easily save about 784% 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 Oxford can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $656 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.