The average price of a 7-day trip to Salem is $1,991 for a solo traveler, $3,576 for a couple, and $6,704 for a family of 4. Salem hotels range from $72 to $329 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Airport (PDX) are between $718 and $1,158 per person for economy flights and $2,253 to $3,634 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $121 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 Salem, OR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PDX and stay in a Salem hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Salem is usually mid to late September.
Average Salem Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Salem for a week is $1,202-$2,996($172-$428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $121 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $973 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Salem for a week is $2,528-$5,186($361-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $242 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,946 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $163 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $160 to $196 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Salem for a week is $3,884-$9,236($555-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $484 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,892 for economy
Lodging: $154 to $326 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $294 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Salem
How cheap can you make a vacation to Salem? The cheapest trip to Salem is about $141 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 $120 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 $62.
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 Salem for a week is $986-$2,258($141-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $973 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Salem for a week is $1,600-$3,616($229-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,946 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Salem for a week is $3,200-$6,692($457-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,892 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Salem cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Salem Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Salem.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Salem for a week is $3,008-$15,825($430-$2,261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $254 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,241 to $2,647 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Salem for a week is $4,942-$20,250($706-$2,893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $508 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,482 to $5,294 for first class
Lodging: $179 to $329 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Salem for a week is $9,884-$34,800($1,412-$4,971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $1,016 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,964 to $10,588 for first class
Lodging: $358 to $658 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $2,850 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Salem Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Salem is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Salem 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.
Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem.
Flight Costs to Salem
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,158 average in late July to a low of $718 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $763. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Salem our data includes 921 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Salem from an airport like Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ) in Trichinopoly (India) for an average $7,219 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Eastern Oregon Regional at Pendleton (PDT) in Pendleton, OR (the United States) at an average of just $131.
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 Salem, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $439, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Salem can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $821 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.