The average price of a 7-day trip to Pennsylvania is $1,180 for a solo traveler, $1,784 for a couple, and $3,726 for a family of 4. Pennsylvania hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $630 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pennsylvania (from all airports) are between $646 and $969 per person for economy flights and $2,028 to $3,043 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $97 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 Pennsylvania
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Pennsylvania and stay in a Pennsylvania hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pennsylvania is usually mid to late September.
Average Pennsylvania Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $1,233-$2,393($176-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $401 to $838 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $1,962-$3,910($280-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $801 to $1,676 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $3,911-$7,418($559-$1,060 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $185 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,602 to $3,352 for economy
Lodging: $169 to $225 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $219 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pennsylvania
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pennsylvania? The cheapest trip to Pennsylvania is about $125 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 $52.
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 Pennsylvania for a week is $874-$2,097($125-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $401 to $838 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $126 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $1,442-$3,264($206-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $801 to $1,676 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $126 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $2,890-$6,060($413-$866 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,602 to $3,352 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $123 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $189 to $232 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pennsylvania cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pennsylvania Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pennsylvania.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $2,491-$11,006($356-$1,572 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $195 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $995 to $2,093 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $626 to $1,258 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $4,130-$14,463($590-$2,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $390 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,990 to $4,185 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $626 to $1,258 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pennsylvania for a week is $8,266-$25,074($1,181-$3,582 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $780 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,980 to $8,370 for first class
Lodging: $285 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $941 to $1,874 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pennsylvania Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pennsylvania is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
Flight Costs to Pennsylvania
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $969 average in late July to a low of $646 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $605. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pennsylvania our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Pennsylvania, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $323, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Pennsylvania can easily cost $352 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $703 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.