The average price of a 7-day trip to Richmond is $1,475 for a solo traveler, $2,649 for a couple, and $4,966 for a family of 4. Richmond hotels range from $52 to $282 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Richmond International Airport (RIC) are between $585 and $917 per person for economy flights and $1,836 to $2,878 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $84 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, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RIC and stay in a Richmond hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th 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 $1,152-$2,141($165-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 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 $2,288-$3,802($327-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $113 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $3,744-$6,752($535-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $226 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $162 to $185 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 $115 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 $104 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 $45.
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 $808-$1,954($115-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $377 to $761 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $104 to $144 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 $1,346-$3,044($192-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $1,522 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $104 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $2,692-$5,740($385-$820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $3,044 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $230 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 $2,548-$10,929($364-$1,561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $901 to $1,941 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,302 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 $4,100-$14,046($586-$2,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,802 to $3,882 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,302 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Richmond for a week is $8,200-$24,186($1,171-$3,455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,604 to $7,764 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,953 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 $917 average in late July to a low of $585 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Richmond our data includes 596 originating airports, and 113 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 $6,157 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 $168.
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 $333, so you can easily save about 57% 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 $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 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.