The average price of a 7-day trip to Potsdam is $1,312 for a solo traveler, $2,356 for a couple, and $4,418 for a family of 4. Potsdam hotels range from $49 to $223 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tegel Airport (TXL) are between $688 and $1,035 per person for economy flights and $2,159 to $3,248 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $73 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 Potsdam, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TXL and stay in a Potsdam hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 9th (except the week of September 24th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Potsdam is usually mid November.
Average Potsdam Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Potsdam for a week is $1,027-$1,995($147-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $73 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Potsdam for a week is $2,308-$3,644($330-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $146 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Potsdam for a week is $3,214-$6,876($459-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $292 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $99 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Potsdam
How cheap can you make a vacation to Potsdam? The cheapest trip to Potsdam is about $90 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 $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 Potsdam for a week is $628-$1,551($90-$222 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $932 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 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 Potsdam for a week is $1,136-$2,742($162-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,864 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $49 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 Potsdam for a week is $2,212-$5,352($316-$765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,728 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Potsdam cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Potsdam Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Potsdam.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Potsdam for a week is $2,270-$8,352($324-$1,193 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,339 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Potsdam for a week is $3,940-$11,664($563-$1,666 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $4,678 for first class
Lodging: $100 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Potsdam for a week is $7,880-$20,808($1,126-$2,973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,440 to $9,356 for first class
Lodging: $200 to $446 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Potsdam Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Potsdam is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Potsdam 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.
Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam.
Flight Costs to Potsdam
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,035 average in late May to a low of $688 in mid November. Median flight price is $883. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Potsdam our data includes 347 originating airports, and 164 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Potsdam from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $15,865 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Koeln Bonn (CGN) in Cologne (Germany) at an average of just $61.
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 Potsdam, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $347, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Potsdam can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $556 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.