The average price of a 7-day trip to Rochester is $1,691 for a solo traveler, $3,037 for a couple, and $5,694 for a family of 4. Rochester hotels range from $60 to $275 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) are between $684 and $1,057 per person for economy flights and $2,146 to $3,317 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $101 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 Rochester, NH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MHT and stay in a Rochester 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 Rochester is usually early September.
Average Rochester Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rochester for a week is $1,368-$2,465($195-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $888 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $2,666-$4,398($381-$628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,776 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $4,362-$7,598($623-$1,085 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,552 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $167 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rochester
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rochester? The cheapest trip to Rochester is about $131 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 $160 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 $50.
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 Rochester for a week is $916-$2,410($131-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $888 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $1,532-$3,620($219-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,776 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $3,064-$6,640($438-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,552 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Rochester cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rochester Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rochester.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rochester for a week is $2,729-$10,314($390-$1,473 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,178 to $2,460 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rochester for a week is $4,642-$14,328($663-$2,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,356 to $4,920 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $275 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,050 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rochester for a week is $9,284-$25,506($1,326-$3,644 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,712 to $9,840 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $550 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,575 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rochester Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rochester is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rochester 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.
Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester.
Flight Costs to Rochester
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,057 average in late July to a low of $684 in early September. Median flight price is $683. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rochester our data includes 548 originating airports, and 116 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rochester from an airport like Guyuan Liupanshan (GYU) in Guyuan (China) for an average $8,714 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pittsburgh International (PIT) in Pittsburgh, PA (the United States) at an average of just $226.
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 Rochester, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 55% 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 Rochester can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $685 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.