The average price of a 7-day trip to Skaneateles is $1,715 for a solo traveler, $3,080 for a couple, and $5,774 for a family of 4. Skaneateles hotels range from $85 to $386 per night with an average of $161, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are between $571 and $879 per person for economy flights and $1,792 to $2,758 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $108 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 Skaneateles, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYR and stay in a Skaneateles hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 19th)
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Skaneateles is usually mid to late September.
Average Skaneateles Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Skaneateles for a week is $1,434-$2,385($205-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $747 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $147 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Skaneateles for a week is $2,598-$4,152($371-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,494 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $147 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Skaneateles for a week is $4,014-$7,776($573-$1,111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,988 for economy
Lodging: $224 to $294 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $161 to $212 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Skaneateles
How cheap can you make a vacation to Skaneateles? The cheapest trip to Skaneateles is about $149 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 $100 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 $75.
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 Skaneateles for a week is $1,044-$1,915($149-$274 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $747 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Skaneateles for a week is $1,638-$3,110($234-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,494 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $85 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Skaneateles for a week is $3,276-$5,932($468-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,988 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $170 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Skaneateles cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Skaneateles Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Skaneateles.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Skaneateles for a week is $2,936-$10,522($419-$1,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $227 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,733 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $386 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Skaneateles for a week is $4,528-$13,844($647-$1,978 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $454 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,466 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $386 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Skaneateles for a week is $9,056-$23,368($1,294-$3,338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $908 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,064 to $6,932 for first class
Lodging: $448 to $772 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,680 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Skaneateles Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Skaneateles is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Skaneateles 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.
Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles.
Flight Costs to Skaneateles
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $879 average in late July to a low of $571 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $593. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Skaneateles our data includes 487 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Skaneateles from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,926 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $169.
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 Skaneateles, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $308, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Skaneateles can easily cost $480 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $963 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.