The average price of a 7-day trip to Ricketts Glen State Park is $1,506 for a solo traveler, $2,705 for a couple, and $5,071 for a family of 4. Ricketts Glen State Park hotels range from $56 to $254 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) are between $535 and $756 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,372 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $81 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 Ricketts Glen State Park, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Ricketts Glen State Park hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ricketts Glen State Park is usually early to mid September.
Average Ricketts Glen State Park Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $1,116-$2,195($159-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $680 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $2,112-$3,594($302-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $130 to $158 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $3,612-$6,410($516-$916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $208 to $237 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ricketts Glen State Park
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ricketts Glen State Park? The cheapest trip to Ricketts Glen State Park is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 12% 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 Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $817-$1,694($117-$242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $680 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 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 Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $1,346-$2,668($192-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $56 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 Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $2,692-$5,048($385-$721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Ricketts Glen State Park cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ricketts Glen State Park Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $2,453-$12,019($350-$1,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,081 to $1,965 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $4,150-$15,062($593-$2,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,162 to $3,930 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $254 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ricketts Glen State Park for a week is $8,300-$26,536($1,186-$3,791 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,324 to $7,860 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $508 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,088 to $2,394 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ricketts Glen State Park Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ricketts Glen State Park is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ricketts Glen State Park 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.
Ricketts Glen State Park 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 Ricketts Glen State Park 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 Ricketts Glen State Park.
Flight Costs to Ricketts Glen State Park
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $756 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ricketts Glen State Park our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ricketts Glen State Park from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,684 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Piedmont Triad International (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Ricketts Glen State Park, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $221, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Ricketts Glen State Park can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $633 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.