The average price of a 7-day trip to Shelton is $1,837 for a solo traveler, $3,299 for a couple, and $6,185 for a family of 4. Shelton hotels range from $56 to $257 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are between $774 and $1,260 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $3,954 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $100 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, WA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SEA and stay in a Shelton hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shelton is usually mid to late September.
Average Shelton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shelton for a week is $1,134-$2,768($162-$395 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,084 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 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 $2,510-$4,904($359-$701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $200 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,168 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $134 to $164 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shelton for a week is $3,732-$8,612($533-$1,230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $400 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,336 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $201 to $246 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 $129 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 $51.
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 $905-$2,345($129-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $452 to $1,084 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,504-$3,730($215-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $904 to $2,168 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shelton for a week is $3,008-$6,884($430-$983 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,808 to $4,336 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 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 $2,453-$10,135($350-$1,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,103 to $2,255 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 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 $4,144-$13,790($592-$1,970 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,206 to $4,510 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shelton for a week is $8,288-$24,988($1,184-$3,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,412 to $9,020 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,728 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Shelton.
Flight Costs to Shelton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,260 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $810. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shelton our data includes 1,135 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shelton from an airport like Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN) in Kano (Nigeria) for an average $7,435 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA (the United States) at an average of just $130.
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 $486, so you can easily save about 63% 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 $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $640 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.