The average price of a 7-day trip to Shelton is $1,572 for a solo traveler, $2,823 for a couple, and $5,293 for a family of 4. Shelton hotels range from $60 to $276 per night with an average of $99, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) are between $723 and $962 per person for economy flights and $2,269 to $3,019 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $97 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 Shelton, CT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HVN and stay in a Shelton hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to June 17th (except the week of May 21st)
- October 1st to December 9th (except the weeks of October 8th, November 19th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shelton is usually mid January.
Average Shelton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shelton for a week is $1,267-$2,178($181-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shelton for a week is $2,492-$3,954($356-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $92 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shelton for a week is $3,730-$7,332($533-$1,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $157 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shelton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shelton? The cheapest trip to Shelton is about $138 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 $54.
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 Shelton for a week is $965-$2,049($138-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $480 to $827 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 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 Shelton for a week is $1,606-$3,198($229-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $960 to $1,654 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 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 Shelton for a week is $3,212-$6,036($459-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,920 to $3,308 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Shelton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shelton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shelton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shelton for a week is $2,688-$9,389($384-$1,341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,320 to $2,464 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shelton for a week is $4,554-$13,078($651-$1,868 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,640 to $4,928 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shelton for a week is $9,108-$22,736($1,301-$3,248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,280 to $9,856 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,330 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shelton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shelton is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shelton 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.
Shelton 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 Shelton 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 Shelton.
Flight Costs to Shelton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $962 average in early August to a low of $723 in mid January. Median flight price is $673. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shelton our data includes 294 originating airports, and 70 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shelton from an airport like Singapore Changi International (SIN) in Singapore (Singapore) for an average $6,408 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Salisbury-Ocean City/Wicomico Regional (SBY) in Salisbury, MD (the United States) at an average of just $236.
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 Shelton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $239, so you can easily save about 33% 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 Shelton can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $687 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.