The average price of a 7-day trip to Southeast Pennsylvania is $1,766 for a solo traveler, $3,172 for a couple, and $5,946 for a family of 4. Southeast Pennsylvania hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are between $708 and $1,136 per person for economy flights and $2,222 to $3,565 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $118 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 Southeast Pennsylvania, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHL and stay in a Southeast Pennsylvania hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southeast Pennsylvania is usually mid to late September.
Average Southeast Pennsylvania Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $1,353-$2,613($193-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $977 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $2,666-$4,734($381-$676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,954 for economy
Lodging: $101 to $117 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $135 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $4,044-$8,616($578-$1,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,908 for economy
Lodging: $202 to $234 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $176 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southeast Pennsylvania
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southeast Pennsylvania? The cheapest trip to Southeast Pennsylvania is about $131 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 $106 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 $53.
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 Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $918-$2,076($131-$297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $977 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $1,518-$3,396($217-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,954 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $3,036-$6,336($434-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,908 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southeast Pennsylvania cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southeast Pennsylvania Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $2,371-$9,194($339-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $87 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $2,550 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 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 Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $3,860-$13,312($551-$1,902 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $174 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $5,100 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 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 Southeast Pennsylvania for a week is $7,720-$24,596($1,103-$3,514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $348 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,520 to $10,200 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $752 to $1,354 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southeast Pennsylvania Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southeast Pennsylvania is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southeast Pennsylvania 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.
Southeast Pennsylvania 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 Southeast Pennsylvania 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 Southeast Pennsylvania.
Flight Costs to Southeast Pennsylvania
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,136 average in late July to a low of $708 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $680. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southeast Pennsylvania our data includes 949 originating airports, and 145 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southeast Pennsylvania from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,537 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 $142.
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 Southeast Pennsylvania, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $427, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Southeast Pennsylvania can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $737 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.