The average price of a 7-day trip to Portobello is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. Portobello hotels range from $47 to $214 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are between $604 and $977 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $3,066 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $82 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 Portobello, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Portobello hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portobello is usually late January.
Average Portobello Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portobello for a week is $901-$2,078($129-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $850 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Portobello for a week is $1,968-$3,756($281-$537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,700 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Portobello for a week is $2,896-$6,614($414-$945 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,400 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $125 to $153 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Portobello
How cheap can you make a vacation to Portobello? The cheapest trip to Portobello is about $84 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 $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 Portobello for a week is $590-$1,455($84-$208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $850 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Portobello for a week is $1,060-$2,550($151-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,700 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Portobello for a week is $2,060-$4,944($294-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,400 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Portobello cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Portobello Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Portobello.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Portobello for a week is $2,128-$7,787($304-$1,112 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $1,887 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Portobello for a week is $3,584-$10,822($512-$1,546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,016 to $3,774 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portobello for a week is $7,168-$19,268($1,024-$2,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,032 to $7,548 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portobello Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portobello is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Portobello 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.
Portobello 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 Portobello 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 Portobello.
Flight Costs to Portobello
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $977 average in early August to a low of $604 in late January. Median flight price is $787. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portobello our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portobello from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,716 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $83.
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 Portobello, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Portobello can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $532 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.
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