The average price of a 7-day trip to Richmond is $1,951 for a solo traveler, $3,504 for a couple, and $6,569 for a family of 4. Richmond hotels range from $58 to $264 per night with an average of $62, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are between $616 and $936 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $2,937 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $107 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 Richmond, IL, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKE and stay in a Richmond hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 23rd to May 6th
  • August 13th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Richmond is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Richmond Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Richmond for a week is $1,076-$3,067($154-$438 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $107 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $392 to $842 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Richmond for a week is $2,210-$4,846($316-$692 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $214 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy

Lodging: $65 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $202 to $246 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $3,524-$8,728($503-$1,247 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $428 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy

Lodging: $130 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $323 to $394 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Richmond

How cheap can you make a vacation to Richmond? The cheapest trip to Richmond is about $119 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 $80 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 $48.

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 Richmond for a week is $834-$1,870($119-$267 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $392 to $842 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Richmond for a week is $1,380-$3,020($197-$431 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $784 to $1,684 for economy

Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $2,760-$5,680($394-$811 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,568 to $3,368 for economy

Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $128 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Richmond cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Richmond Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Richmond.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Richmond for a week is $2,192-$15,930($313-$2,276 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $203 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $874 to $2,509 for first class

Lodging: $131 to $264 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 Richmond for a week is $3,598-$19,860($514-$2,837 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $406 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,748 to $5,018 for first class

Lodging: $131 to $264 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 Richmond for a week is $7,196-$33,720($1,028-$4,817 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $812 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,496 to $10,036 for first class

Lodging: $262 to $528 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,400 to $3,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Richmond Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Richmond is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Richmond 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.

Richmond 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Richmond 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Richmond.

 

Flight Costs to Richmond

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $936 average in early to mid July to a low of $616 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $574. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Richmond our data includes 594 originating airports, and 120 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Richmond from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,974 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $167.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Richmond, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $320, 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 Richmond can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $657 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.

 

 

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