The average price of a 7-day trip to Scranton is $1,375 for a solo traveler, $2,470 for a couple, and $4,630 for a family of 4. Scranton hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport (AVP) are between $535 and $756 per person for economy flights and $1,679 to $2,372 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $80 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 Scranton, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVP and stay in a Scranton 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 Scranton is usually early to mid September.
Average Scranton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Scranton for a week is $1,246-$1,919($178-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $627 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Scranton for a week is $2,270-$3,364($324-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $160 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,254 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Scranton for a week is $3,772-$6,044($539-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $320 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,508 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Scranton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Scranton? The cheapest trip to Scranton is about $119 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 $49.
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 Scranton for a week is $830-$1,782($119-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $627 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Scranton for a week is $1,366-$2,724($195-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,254 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Scranton for a week is $2,732-$4,944($390-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,508 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Scranton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Scranton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Scranton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Scranton for a week is $2,426-$9,132($347-$1,305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,020 to $1,404 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Scranton for a week is $4,048-$11,544($578-$1,649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,040 to $2,808 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Scranton for a week is $8,096-$19,728($1,157-$2,818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,080 to $5,616 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Scranton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Scranton is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Scranton 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.
Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Scranton.
Flight Costs to Scranton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $756 average in mid December to a low of $535 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $485. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Scranton our data includes 310 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Scranton from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,684 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Piedmont Triad International (GSO) in Greensboro/High Point, NC (the United States) at an average of just $229.
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 Scranton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $221, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Scranton can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $672 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.