The average price of a 7-day trip to Pocono Lake is $1,838 for a solo traveler, $3,301 for a couple, and $6,189 for a family of 4. Pocono Lake hotels range from $66 to $299 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) are between $535 and $756 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,372 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $96 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 Pocono Lake, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Pocono Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pocono Lake is usually early to mid September.
Average Pocono Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $1,219-$2,783($174-$398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $197 to $241 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $2,222-$4,302($317-$615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $197 to $241 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $3,832-$7,520($547-$1,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $276 to $362 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pocono Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pocono Lake? The cheapest trip to Pocono Lake is about $128 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 $180 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 $56.
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 Pocono Lake for a week is $893-$2,275($128-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $665 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $1,450-$3,290($207-$470 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,330 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $2,900-$5,950($414-$850 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,660 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $315 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pocono Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pocono Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pocono Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $2,429-$10,342($347-$1,477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $974 to $1,569 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $3,970-$13,388($567-$1,913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,948 to $3,138 for first class
Lodging: $148 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pocono Lake for a week is $7,940-$23,128($1,134-$3,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,896 to $6,276 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pocono Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pocono Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pocono Lake 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.
Pocono Lake 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 Pocono Lake 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 Pocono Lake.
Flight Costs to Pocono Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $756 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pocono Lake our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pocono Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,684 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Piedmont Triad International (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Pocono Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $221, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Pocono Lake can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $745 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.