The average price of a 7-day trip to Schaffhausen is $1,674 for a solo traveler, $3,007 for a couple, and $5,636 for a family of 4. Schaffhausen hotels range from $72 to $304 per night with an average of $121, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zurich Airport (ZRH) are between $679 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,131 to $3,053 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $113 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 Schaffhausen, CH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZRH and stay in a Schaffhausen hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- September 10th to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Schaffhausen is usually early November.
Average Schaffhausen Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $1,073-$2,399($153-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $2,384-$4,260($341-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $3,374-$8,132($482-$1,162 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $244 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $83 to $108 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Schaffhausen
How cheap can you make a vacation to Schaffhausen? The cheapest trip to Schaffhausen is about $135 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $65.
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 Schaffhausen for a week is $948-$1,953($135-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $876 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $72 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 Schaffhausen for a week is $1,506-$3,186($215-$455 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,752 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $72 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 Schaffhausen for a week is $2,952-$5,940($422-$849 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,504 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Schaffhausen cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Schaffhausen Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Schaffhausen.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $2,519-$8,446($360-$1,207 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $249 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $816 to $2,383 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $304 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $4,042-$12,572($577-$1,796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $498 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,632 to $4,766 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $304 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Schaffhausen for a week is $8,084-$23,416($1,155-$3,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $996 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,264 to $9,532 for first class
Lodging: $332 to $608 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $540 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Schaffhausen Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Schaffhausen is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Schaffhausen 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.
Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen.
Flight Costs to Schaffhausen
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in early August to a low of $679 in early November. Median flight price is $782. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Schaffhausen our data includes 426 originating airports, and 197 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Schaffhausen from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,735 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Koeln Bonn (CGN) in Cologne (Germany) at an average of just $86.
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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Schaffhausen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Schaffhausen can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $758 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.