The average price of a 7-day trip to Rathlin Island is $3,344 for a solo traveler, $6,006 for a couple, and $11,259 for a family of 4. Rathlin Island hotels range from $58 to $149 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Belfast Aldergrove Airport (BFS) are between $148 and $5,136 per person for economy flights and $464 to $16,117 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $91 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 Rathlin Island, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFS and stay in a Rathlin Island hotel:
- September 10th to March 25th (except the weeks of October 29th and December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rathlin Island is usually early to mid March.
Average Rathlin Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $875-$6,105($125-$872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,622 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $1,362-$12,392($195-$1,770 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $9,244 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $2,600-$22,308($371-$3,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $18,488 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rathlin Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rathlin Island? The cheapest trip to Rathlin Island is about $83 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 $120 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 $52.
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 Rathlin Island for a week is $583-$5,830($83-$833 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,622 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $854-$10,760($122-$1,537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $9,244 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $1,708-$21,160($244-$3,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $18,488 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Rathlin Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rathlin Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rathlin Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $1,733-$17,283($248-$2,469 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $268 to $9,799 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $2,680-$28,230($383-$4,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $536 to $19,598 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $149 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rathlin Island for a week is $5,360-$53,928($766-$7,704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,072 to $39,196 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $298 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,690 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rathlin Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rathlin Island is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rathlin Island 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.
Rathlin Island 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 Rathlin Island 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 Rathlin Island.
Flight Costs to Rathlin Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,136 average in early to mid July to a low of $148 in early to mid March. Median flight price is $224. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rathlin Island our data includes 160 originating airports, and 34 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rathlin Island from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $15,940 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $85.
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 Rathlin Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $4,988, so you can easily save about 3380% 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 Rathlin Island can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $659 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.