The average price of a 7-day trip to Portsmouth is $1,238 for a solo traveler, $2,223 for a couple, and $4,168 for a family of 4. Portsmouth hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tri-State/Milton J. Ferguson Field Airport (HTS) are between $533 and $731 per person for economy flights and $1,673 to $2,294 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $77 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 Portsmouth, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HTS and stay in a Portsmouth hotel:
- January 1st to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 23rd to July 15th (except the weeks of April 30th and June 25th)
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Portsmouth is usually late January.
Average Portsmouth Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Portsmouth for a week is $958-$1,766($137-$252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $585 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $1,960-$3,182($280-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,170 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $107 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $2,926-$5,780($418-$826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $2,340 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $214 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Portsmouth
How cheap can you make a vacation to Portsmouth? The cheapest trip to Portsmouth is about $101 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 $160 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 $41.
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 Portsmouth for a week is $709-$2,037($101-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $337 to $585 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $1,172-$2,874($167-$411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $674 to $1,170 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $2,344-$5,268($335-$753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,348 to $2,340 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $320 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Portsmouth cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Portsmouth Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Portsmouth.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Portsmouth for a week is $2,028-$6,653($290-$950 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $812 to $1,351 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Portsmouth for a week is $3,330-$9,082($476-$1,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,624 to $2,702 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Portsmouth for a week is $6,660-$15,632($951-$2,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,248 to $5,404 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $986 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Portsmouth Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Portsmouth is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Portsmouth.
Flight Costs to Portsmouth
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $731 average in mid December to a low of $533 in late January. Median flight price is $393. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Portsmouth our data includes 129 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Portsmouth from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,316 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Punta Gorda (PGD) in Punta Gorda, FL (the United States) at an average of just $140.
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 Portsmouth, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $197, so you can easily save about 37% 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 Portsmouth can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $537 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.