The average price of a 7-day trip to Sanford is $1,378 for a solo traveler, $2,475 for a couple, and $4,640 for a family of 4. Sanford hotels range from $55 to $249 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are between $659 and $1,082 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,395 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $71 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 Sanford, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RDU and stay in a Sanford hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sanford is usually early to mid September.
Average Sanford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sanford for a week is $1,121-$1,931($160-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sanford for a week is $2,366-$3,716($338-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sanford for a week is $3,470-$6,608($496-$944 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $91 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sanford
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sanford? The cheapest trip to Sanford is about $118 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% 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 $46.
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 Sanford for a week is $825-$1,823($118-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sanford for a week is $1,374-$2,986($196-$427 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sanford for a week is $2,748-$5,708($393-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Sanford cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sanford Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sanford.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sanford for a week is $2,446-$7,986($349-$1,141 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $149 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,085 to $2,155 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sanford for a week is $4,154-$11,184($593-$1,598 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $298 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,170 to $4,310 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $249 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sanford for a week is $8,308-$19,974($1,187-$2,853 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $596 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,340 to $8,620 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $498 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $570 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sanford Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sanford is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sanford 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.
Sanford 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 Sanford 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Sanford.
Flight Costs to Sanford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,082 average in late July to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sanford our data includes 838 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sanford from an airport like Omsk Tsentralny (OMS) in Omsk (Russia) for an average $10,144 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $145.
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 Sanford, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Sanford can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $620 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.