The average price of a 7-day trip to Southport is $2,145 for a solo traveler, $3,852 for a couple, and $7,222 for a family of 4. Southport hotels range from $77 to $353 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are between $508 and $820 per person for economy flights and $1,594 to $2,573 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $143 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 Southport, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ILM and stay in a Southport hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southport is usually mid to late September.
Average Southport Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southport for a week is $1,351-$3,355($193-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $656 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $231 to $283 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southport for a week is $2,364-$5,340($338-$763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,312 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $130 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $231 to $283 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southport for a week is $4,108-$9,346($587-$1,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,624 for economy
Lodging: $216 to $260 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $323 to $453 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southport
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southport? The cheapest trip to Southport is about $133 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 $180 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 $63.
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 Southport for a week is $934-$2,329($133-$333 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $656 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southport for a week is $1,490-$3,398($213-$485 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,312 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $210 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southport for a week is $2,980-$6,292($426-$899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,624 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Southport cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southport Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southport.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southport for a week is $2,756-$11,640($394-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $286 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,041 to $1,574 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southport for a week is $4,462-$15,216($637-$2,174 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $572 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,082 to $3,148 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $353 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southport for a week is $8,924-$26,400($1,275-$3,771 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $1,144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,164 to $6,296 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $706 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $2,016 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southport Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southport is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southport 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.
Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport.
Flight Costs to Southport
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $820 average in late July to a low of $508 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $487. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southport our data includes 345 originating airports, and 83 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southport from an airport like Viracopos International (VCP) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) for an average $5,286 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Southport, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $312, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Southport can easily cost $440 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $29 per person. Private tours can cost $879 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.