The average price of a 7-day trip to Southampton is $1,475 for a solo traveler, $2,649 for a couple, and $4,966 for a family of 4. Southampton hotels range from $45 to $116 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are between $606 and $1,032 per person for economy flights and $1,902 to $3,238 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $60 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 Southampton, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGW and stay in a Southampton hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of August 27th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southampton is usually early October.
Average Southampton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southampton for a week is $961-$2,249($137-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southampton for a week is $2,090-$3,804($299-$543 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $123 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southampton for a week is $3,124-$6,746($446-$964 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $185 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southampton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southampton? The cheapest trip to Southampton is about $100 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 $208 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 $40.
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 Southampton for a week is $701-$2,595($100-$371 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $342 to $929 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southampton for a week is $1,162-$3,762($166-$537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $684 to $1,858 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $208 to $238 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southampton for a week is $2,324-$6,666($332-$952 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,368 to $3,716 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $291 to $333 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Southampton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southampton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southampton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southampton for a week is $1,989-$11,704($284-$1,672 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,019 to $2,044 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $116 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southampton for a week is $3,498-$14,588($500-$2,084 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,038 to $4,088 for first class
Lodging: $80 to $116 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,470 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southampton for a week is $6,996-$23,884($999-$3,412 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,076 to $8,176 for first class
Lodging: $160 to $232 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,120 to $2,058 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southampton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southampton is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southampton 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.
Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton.
Flight Costs to Southampton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,032 average in early July to a low of $606 in early October. Median flight price is $709. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southampton our data includes 451 originating airports, and 185 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southampton from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $9,008 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Jersey (JER) in Jersey (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
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 Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southampton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 70% 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 Southampton can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $513 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.