The average price of a 7-day trip to Potsdam is $1,458 for a solo traveler, $2,619 for a couple, and $4,909 for a family of 4. Potsdam hotels range from $65 to $294 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International Airport (YOW) are between $462 and $664 per person for economy flights and $1,450 to $2,084 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $80 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, NY, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YOW and stay in a Potsdam hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Potsdam is usually late January.

 

Average Potsdam Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Potsdam for a week is $1,168-$2,066($167-$295 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $340 to $564 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $129 to $157 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 $2,088-$3,390($298-$484 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $680 to $1,128 for economy

Lodging: $82 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $129 to $157 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Potsdam for a week is $3,688-$5,876($527-$839 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,360 to $2,256 for economy

Lodging: $164 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $194 to $220 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 $121 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 $200 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 $57.

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 $850-$2,227($121-$318 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $340 to $564 for economy

Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $220 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 $1,358-$3,134($194-$448 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $680 to $1,128 for economy

Lodging: $57 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Potsdam for a week is $2,716-$5,740($388-$820 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,360 to $2,256 for economy

Lodging: $114 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $280 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,491-$10,727($356-$1,532 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $908 to $1,455 for first class

Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $720 to $1,368 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 $4,106-$13,246($587-$1,892 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,816 to $2,910 for first class

Lodging: $146 to $294 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Potsdam for a week is $8,212-$22,388($1,173-$3,198 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,632 to $5,820 for first class

Lodging: $292 to $588 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,008 to $2,052 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Potsdam Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Potsdam is much higher 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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Hotel Price

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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Potsdam.

 

Flight Costs to Potsdam

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $664 average in mid December to a low of $462 in late January. Median flight price is $480. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Potsdam our data includes 204 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Potsdam from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $3,265 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) in Toronto (Canada) at an average of just $218.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 $202, so you can easily save about 44% 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 $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $734 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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