The average price of a 7-day trip to Princeton is $2,106 for a solo traveler, $3,782 for a couple, and $7,091 for a family of 4. Princeton hotels range from $77 to $351 per night with an average of $137, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are between $800 and $1,333 per person for economy flights and $2,510 to $4,183 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $52 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, NJ, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWR and stay in a Princeton hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
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 $1,326-$3,149($189-$450 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,120 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $218 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 $2,802-$5,416($400-$774 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,240 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $129 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $178 to $218 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $4,356-$9,326($622-$1,332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $208 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,480 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $258 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $285 to $327 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 $152 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 $62.
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 $1,063-$2,906($152-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $58 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,120 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 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 $1,754-$4,432($251-$633 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $116 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,240 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $3,508-$8,036($501-$1,148 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $232 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,480 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $322 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $3,056-$16,277($437-$2,325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,196 to $2,688 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $351 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 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 $5,050-$20,554($721-$2,936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,392 to $5,376 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $351 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Princeton for a week is $10,100-$36,308($1,443-$5,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,784 to $10,752 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $702 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Princeton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Princeton is much 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Princeton.
Flight Costs to Princeton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,333 average in late July to a low of $800 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Princeton our data includes 1,413 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Princeton from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,490 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) at an average of just $175.
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 $532, so you can easily save about 67% 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 $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $875 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.