The average price of a 7-day trip to Portland is $1,012 for a solo traveler, $1,818 for a couple, and $3,407 for a family of 4. Portland hotels range from $46 to $208 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) are between $299 and $318 per person for economy flights and $938 to $998 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $74 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, VC, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MGB and stay in a Portland hotel:
- November 12th to October 7th (except the weeks of January 1st, August 27th and September 10th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portland is usually late December.
Average Portland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portland for a week is $941-$1,365($134-$195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $74 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $299 to $277 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 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 $1,534-$2,242($219-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $148 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $554 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $74 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Portland for a week is $3,020-$4,068($431-$581 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $296 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $1,108 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $148 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $133 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 $94 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 $40.
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 $658-$1,302($94-$186 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $299 to $277 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 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 Portland for a week is $1,076-$1,824($154-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $598 to $554 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $46 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 Portland for a week is $2,152-$3,258($307-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $1,108 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $92 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $195 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $1,934-$6,367($276-$910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $882 to $795 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 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 $3,376-$8,198($482-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,764 to $1,590 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $208 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portland for a week is $6,752-$14,584($965-$2,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,528 to $3,180 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $416 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portland is slightly lower 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Portland.
Flight Costs to Portland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $318 average in early January to a low of $299 in late December. Median flight price is $299. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portland our data includes 3 originating airports, and 2 airlines. The area has less variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portland from an airport like Adelaide International (ADL) in Adelaide (Australia) for an average $300 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Melbourne International (MEL) in Melbourne (Australia) at an average of just $298.
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 $20, so you can easily save about 7% 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 $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.