The average price of a 7-day trip to Richmond is $2,042 for a solo traveler, $3,667 for a couple, and $6,875 for a family of 4. Richmond hotels range from $85 to $461 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $92 to $133 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, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB and stay in a Richmond hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Richmond is usually early September.
Average Richmond Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Richmond for a week is $1,648-$3,300($235-$471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $275 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 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 $2,992-$5,224($427-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $275 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $185 to $227 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $5,380-$9,900($769-$1,414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $550 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $296 to $363 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 $112 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 $75.
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 $784-$1,768($112-$253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 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 Richmond for a week is $1,448-$3,026($207-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 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 Richmond for a week is $2,836-$6,052($405-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $4,160-$11,301($594-$1,614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $253 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,174 to $1,970 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $461 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 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 $6,496-$15,042($928-$2,149 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $506 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,348 to $3,940 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $461 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $12,992-$25,548($1,856-$3,650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $664 to $1,012 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,696 to $7,880 for first class
Lodging: $608 to $922 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Richmond Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Richmond is much 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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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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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 $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Richmond our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 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 $6,156 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 $247.
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 Richmond, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $307, so you can easily save about 56% 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 $570 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $38 per person. Private tours can cost $1148 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.