The average price of a 7-day trip to Portland is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Portland hotels range from $55 to $252 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) are between $616 and $851 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,670 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $99 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 Portland, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LAN and stay in a Portland hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portland is usually early to mid September.
Average Portland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portland for a week is $1,166-$2,075($167-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 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 Portland for a week is $2,352-$3,730($336-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $93 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 Portland for a week is $3,818-$6,848($545-$978 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $140 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Portland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Portland? The cheapest trip to Portland is about $117 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 $120 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 $46.
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 Portland for a week is $819-$1,934($117-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $740 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Portland for a week is $1,362-$2,968($195-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,480 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Portland for a week is $2,724-$5,576($389-$797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,960 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Portland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Portland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Portland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Portland for a week is $2,433-$16,122($348-$2,303 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,018 to $1,606 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Portland for a week is $4,116-$19,044($588-$2,721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,036 to $3,212 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $252 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portland for a week is $8,232-$32,808($1,176-$4,687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,072 to $6,424 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $504 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,520 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portland is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Portland 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.
Portland 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 Portland 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Portland.
Flight Costs to Portland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $851 average in late July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $507. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portland our data includes 367 originating airports, and 91 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portland from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,008 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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 Portland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 38% 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 Portland can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $628 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.