The average price of a 7-day trip to Queens is $1,793 for a solo traveler, $3,220 for a couple, and $6,037 for a family of 4. Queens hotels range from $78 to $355 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are between $697 and $1,099 per person for economy flights and $2,187 to $3,449 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 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 Queens, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JFK and stay in a Queens hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 27th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Queens is usually mid to late September.
Average Queens Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Queens for a week is $1,481-$2,838($212-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $912 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Queens for a week is $2,786-$5,048($398-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,824 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $167 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $146 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Queens for a week is $4,196-$9,348($599-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,648 for economy
Lodging: $248 to $334 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $234 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Queens
How cheap can you make a vacation to Queens? The cheapest trip to Queens is about $107 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 $66.
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 Queens for a week is $748-$1,793($107-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $912 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 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 Queens for a week is $1,376-$3,118($197-$445 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,824 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $78 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 Queens for a week is $2,704-$6,236($386-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,648 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $156 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Queens cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Queens Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Queens.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Queens for a week is $2,893-$10,576($413-$1,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $277 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,165 to $2,253 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $355 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Queens for a week is $4,730-$14,768($676-$2,110 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $554 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,330 to $4,506 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $355 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Queens for a week is $9,460-$26,980($1,351-$3,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $1,108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,660 to $9,012 for first class
Lodging: $352 to $710 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Queens Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Queens is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Queens 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.
Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens.
Flight Costs to Queens
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,099 average in late July to a low of $697 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Queens our data includes 1,493 originating airports, and 239 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Queens from an airport like Cox’s Bazar (CXB) in Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) for an average $13,500 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 $152.
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 Queens, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 58% 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 Queens can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $884 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.