The average price of a 7-day trip to Shenandoah Valley is $1,438 for a solo traveler, $2,583 for a couple, and $4,842 for a family of 4. Shenandoah Valley hotels range from $62 to $284 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) are between $666 and $998 per person for economy flights and $2,090 to $3,132 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $79 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 Shenandoah Valley, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SHD and stay in a Shenandoah Valley hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shenandoah Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average Shenandoah Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $1,213-$2,173($173-$310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $409 to $828 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $132 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 Shenandoah Valley for a week is $2,430-$3,894($347-$556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $1,656 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $132 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 Shenandoah Valley for a week is $3,772-$7,108($539-$1,015 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $3,312 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $264 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shenandoah Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shenandoah Valley? The cheapest trip to Shenandoah Valley is about $100 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 $21 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 $56.
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 Shenandoah Valley for a week is $703-$1,529($100-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $409 to $828 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $1,280-$2,686($183-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $818 to $1,656 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $41 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $2,500-$5,372($357-$767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,636 to $3,312 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Shenandoah Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shenandoah Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shenandoah Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $2,540-$8,037($363-$1,148 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $1,855 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $4,234-$10,998($605-$1,571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $3,710 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $846 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shenandoah Valley for a week is $8,468-$19,458($1,210-$2,780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,648 to $7,420 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,269 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shenandoah Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shenandoah Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shenandoah Valley 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.
Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley 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 Shenandoah Valley.
Flight Costs to Shenandoah Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $998 average in late July to a low of $666 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $661. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shenandoah Valley our data includes 164 originating airports, and 78 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shenandoah Valley from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,525 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Washington Dulles International (IAD) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Shenandoah Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $332, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Shenandoah Valley can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $707 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.