The average price of a 7-day trip to Rhode Island is $1,455 for a solo traveler, $2,227 for a couple, and $4,226 for a family of 4. Rhode Island hotels range from $80 to $338 per night with an average of $114, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rhode Island (from all airports) are between $751 and $1,141 per person for economy flights and $2,358 to $3,583 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $113 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 Rhode Island
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Rhode Island and stay in a Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island is usually mid to late September.
Average Rhode Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rhode Island for a week is $1,500-$2,906($214-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $963 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $157 to $192 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rhode Island for a week is $2,394-$4,666($342-$667 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $227 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $1,925 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $157 to $192 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rhode Island for a week is $4,788-$8,757($684-$1,251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $454 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $3,851 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rhode Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rhode Island? The cheapest trip to Rhode Island is about $154 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 $67.
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 Rhode Island for a week is $1,079-$1,997($154-$285 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $481 to $963 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $77 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rhode Island for a week is $1,756-$3,358($251-$480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $113 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $962 to $1,925 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $77 to $107 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rhode Island for a week is $3,405-$6,386($486-$912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $225 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,924 to $3,851 for economy
Lodging: $135 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Rhode Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rhode 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 Rhode Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rhode Island for a week is $3,074-$12,030($439-$1,719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $231 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $2,295 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $677 to $1,353 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rhode Island for a week is $5,128-$15,942($733-$2,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $239 to $462 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,441 to $4,590 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $338 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $677 to $1,353 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rhode Island for a week is $10,263-$27,827($1,466-$3,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $479 to $923 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,882 to $9,180 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $677 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,034 to $2,031 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rhode Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rhode Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rhode 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.
Rhode 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 Rhode 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 Rhode Island.
Flight Costs to Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island can easily cost $421 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $844 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.