The average price of a 7-day trip to Southwest Ohio is $1,457 for a solo traveler, $2,617 for a couple, and $4,906 for a family of 4. Southwest Ohio hotels range from $54 to $244 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $450 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James M Cox/Dayton International Airport (DAY) are between $654 and $937 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $2,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $81 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 Southwest Ohio, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAY and stay in a Southwest Ohio hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Southwest Ohio is usually mid to late September.
Average Southwest Ohio Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $1,058-$2,073($151-$296 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $2,192-$3,680($313-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $90 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $112 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $3,416-$6,684($488-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $180 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Southwest Ohio
How cheap can you make a vacation to Southwest Ohio? The cheapest trip to Southwest Ohio is about $120 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 $48.
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 Southwest Ohio for a week is $840-$1,937($120-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $1,392-$3,058($199-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $2,784-$5,792($398-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $218 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Southwest Ohio cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Southwest Ohio Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Southwest Ohio.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $2,166-$8,629($309-$1,233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $964 to $2,477 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $855 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $3,606-$12,128($515-$1,733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,928 to $4,954 for first class
Lodging: $121 to $244 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $450 to $855 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Southwest Ohio for a week is $7,212-$21,178($1,030-$3,025 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $584 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,856 to $9,908 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $488 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Southwest Ohio Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Southwest Ohio is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Southwest Ohio 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.
Southwest Ohio 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 Southwest Ohio 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 Southwest Ohio.
Flight Costs to Southwest Ohio
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $654 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Southwest Ohio our data includes 539 originating airports, and 111 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Southwest Ohio from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,036 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $170.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Southwest Ohio, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $283, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Southwest Ohio can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $609 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.