The average price of a 7-day trip to Saxon Switzerland is $1,776 for a solo traveler, $3,190 for a couple, and $5,980 for a family of 4. Saxon Switzerland hotels range from $59 to $269 per night with an average of $52, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dresden Airport (DRS) are between $887 and $1,598 per person for economy flights and $2,783 to $5,015 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $105 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 Saxon Switzerland, DE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DRS and stay in a Saxon Switzerland hotel:
- January 1st to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- October 8th to December 16th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saxon Switzerland is usually mid January.
Average Saxon Switzerland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $1,134-$2,781($162-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $1,422 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $2,720-$5,290($389-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $2,844 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $55 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $3,714-$9,876($531-$1,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $5,688 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $94 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saxon Switzerland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saxon Switzerland? The cheapest trip to Saxon Switzerland is about $110 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 Saxon Switzerland for a week is $770-$2,097($110-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $496 to $1,422 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $1,420-$3,834($203-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $992 to $2,844 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $2,768-$7,656($395-$1,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,984 to $5,688 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Saxon Switzerland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saxon Switzerland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saxon Switzerland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $3,237-$8,565($462-$1,224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $221 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,220 to $2,986 for first class
Lodging: $223 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $5,136-$13,098($734-$1,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $442 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,440 to $5,972 for first class
Lodging: $223 to $269 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saxon Switzerland for a week is $10,272-$24,180($1,467-$3,454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $884 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,880 to $11,944 for first class
Lodging: $446 to $538 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saxon Switzerland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saxon Switzerland is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saxon Switzerland 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.
Saxon Switzerland 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 Saxon Switzerland 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 Saxon Switzerland.
Flight Costs to Saxon Switzerland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,598 average in late June to a low of $887 in mid January. Median flight price is $1,157. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saxon Switzerland our data includes 113 originating airports, and 69 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saxon Switzerland from an airport like Shimojishima (SHI) in Shimojishima (Japan) for an average $2,776 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Duesseldorf (DUS) in Dusseldorf (Germany) at an average of just $105.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Saxon Switzerland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $711, so you can easily save about 80% 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 Saxon Switzerland can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $671 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.