The average price of a 7-day trip to Providence is $1,941 for a solo traveler, $3,486 for a couple, and $6,535 for a family of 4. Providence hotels range from $99 to $340 per night with an average of $128, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) are between $751 and $1,141 per person for economy flights and $2,357 to $3,580 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $132 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 Providence, RI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PVD and stay in a Providence hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 19th)
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Providence is usually mid to late September.
Average Providence Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Providence for a week is $1,454-$2,707($208-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $2,860-$5,000($409-$714 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $145 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $4,406-$9,088($629-$1,298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $290 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $157 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Providence
How cheap can you make a vacation to Providence? The cheapest trip to Providence is about $168 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 $100 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 $83.
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 Providence for a week is $1,175-$2,025($168-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $1,852-$3,330($265-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $3,608-$6,408($515-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $198 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Providence cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Providence Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Providence.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Providence for a week is $3,065-$8,818($438-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $290 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,371 to $2,036 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Providence for a week is $5,248-$12,884($750-$1,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $580 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,742 to $4,072 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Providence for a week is $10,496-$23,392($1,499-$3,342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $1,160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,484 to $8,144 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $680 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Providence Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Providence is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Providence 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.
Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence.
Flight Costs to Providence
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,141 average in late July to a low of $751 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $773. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Providence our data includes 719 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Providence from an airport like Guyuan Liupanshan (GYU) in Guyuan (China) for an average $8,640 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $211.
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 Providence, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $390, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Providence can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $847 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.