The average price of a 7-day trip to Princeton is $1,589 for a solo traveler, $2,854 for a couple, and $5,350 for a family of 4. Princeton hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Downing – Peoria International Airport (PIA) are between $542 and $767 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,407 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $103 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 Princeton, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIA and stay in a Princeton hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Princeton is usually mid to late September.
Average Princeton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Princeton for a week is $1,193-$2,325($170-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $614 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $2,242-$3,966($320-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,228 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $135 to $165 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $3,884-$6,726($555-$961 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $2,456 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $231 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Princeton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Princeton? The cheapest trip to Princeton is about $122 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 $51.
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 Princeton for a week is $852-$2,355($122-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $614 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $1,398-$3,270($200-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,228 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $2,796-$5,820($399-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,568 to $2,456 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $360 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Princeton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Princeton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Princeton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Princeton for a week is $2,714-$10,947($388-$1,564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,156 to $1,228 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Princeton for a week is $4,654-$13,470($665-$1,924 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,312 to $2,456 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,404 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $9,308-$21,888($1,330-$3,127 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,624 to $4,912 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,248 to $1,966 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Princeton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Princeton is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Princeton 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.
Princeton 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 Princeton 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Princeton.
Flight Costs to Princeton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $767 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $448. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Princeton our data includes 283 originating airports, and 81 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Princeton from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,595 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $241.
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 Princeton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $226, so you can easily save about 42% 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 Princeton can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $649 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.