The average price of a 7-day trip to South Boston is $2,383 for a solo traveler, $4,280 for a couple, and $8,024 for a family of 4. South Boston hotels range from $131 to $484 per night with an average of $205, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Logan International Airport (BOS) are between $653 and $1,095 per person for economy flights and $2,049 to $3,436 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $73 to $199 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 South Boston, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BOS and stay in a South Boston hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Boston is usually early to mid September.
Average South Boston Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Boston for a week is $1,695-$3,598($242-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $199 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $133 to $186 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Boston for a week is $3,126-$6,272($447-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $398 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $133 to $186 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $176 to $216 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Boston for a week is $5,184-$11,440($741-$1,634 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $796 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $266 to $372 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $282 to $302 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Boston
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Boston? The cheapest trip to South Boston is about $167 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 $80 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 $111.
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 South Boston for a week is $1,167-$2,297($167-$328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $386 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $131 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Boston for a week is $1,854-$3,808($265-$544 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $772 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $131 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Boston for a week is $3,516-$7,616($502-$1,088 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,544 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $262 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to South Boston cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Boston Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Boston.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Boston for a week is $3,385-$11,757($484-$1,680 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $418 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,158 to $1,991 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $484 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Boston for a week is $5,516-$16,674($788-$2,382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $836 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,316 to $3,982 for first class
Lodging: $209 to $484 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,140 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Boston for a week is $11,032-$30,612($1,576-$4,373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $1,672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,632 to $7,964 for first class
Lodging: $418 to $968 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $900 to $1,824 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Boston Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Boston is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Boston 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.
South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston.
Flight Costs to South Boston
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,095 average in early to mid December to a low of $653 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $669. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Boston our data includes 1,228 originating airports, and 200 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Boston from an airport like Ahmad Yani (SRG) in Semarang (Indonesia) for an average $10,766 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Massena International-Richards Field (MSS) in Massena, NY (the United States) at an average of just $118.
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 South Boston, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $443, so you can easily save about 68% 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 South Boston can easily cost $640 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1290 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.