The average price of a 7-day trip to Pocono Mountains is $1,357 for a solo traveler, $2,437 for a couple, and $4,569 for a family of 4. Pocono Mountains hotels range from $63 to $285 per night with an average of $84, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $570 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 $47 to $85 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 Mountains, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Pocono Mountains 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 Mountains is usually early to mid September.
Average Pocono Mountains Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $1,287-$2,007($184-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $620 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $2,304-$3,494($329-$499 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $3,882-$6,300($555-$900 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,480 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $240 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $211 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pocono Mountains
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pocono Mountains? The cheapest trip to Pocono Mountains is about $101 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 $26 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 $54.
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 Mountains for a week is $706-$1,345($101-$192 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $620 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $1,256-$2,294($179-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,240 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $2,416-$4,552($345-$650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,480 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $36 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Pocono Mountains cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pocono Mountains 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 Mountains.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $2,392-$10,544($342-$1,506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $951 to $1,767 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $3,938-$13,564($563-$1,938 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,902 to $3,534 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $285 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pocono Mountains for a week is $7,876-$22,616($1,125-$3,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,804 to $7,068 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $570 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $855 to $1,756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pocono Mountains Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pocono Mountains is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pocono Mountains 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 Mountains 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 Mountains 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 Mountains.
Flight Costs to Pocono Mountains
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 Mountains our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pocono Mountains 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 Mountains, 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 Mountains can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $710 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.