The average price of a 7-day trip to Squirrel Hill is $1,602 for a solo traveler, $2,877 for a couple, and $5,394 for a family of 4. Squirrel Hill hotels range from $63 to $299 per night with an average of $115, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are between $620 and $987 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $3,097 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $54 to $113 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 Squirrel Hill, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIT and stay in a Squirrel Hill hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Squirrel Hill is usually mid to late September.
Average Squirrel Hill Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $1,163-$2,364($166-$338 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $2,440-$4,270($349-$610 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $119 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $3,542-$8,028($506-$1,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $238 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $111 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Squirrel Hill
How cheap can you make a vacation to Squirrel Hill? The cheapest trip to Squirrel Hill is about $120 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 $54.
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 Squirrel Hill for a week is $840-$1,929($120-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $859 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $1,356-$3,138($194-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,718 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $2,712-$5,844($387-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,436 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Squirrel Hill cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Squirrel Hill Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Squirrel Hill.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $2,535-$10,102($362-$1,443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $113 to $249 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $2,551 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $4,086-$14,396($584-$2,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $226 to $498 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $5,102 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $299 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Squirrel Hill for a week is $8,172-$25,306($1,167-$3,615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $452 to $996 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,040 to $10,204 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $598 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Squirrel Hill Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Squirrel Hill is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Squirrel Hill 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.
Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill.
Flight Costs to Squirrel Hill
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Squirrel Hill our data includes 742 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Squirrel Hill from an airport like Liuzhou Bailian (LZH) in Liuzhou (China) for an average $6,560 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County (JST) in Johnstown, PA (the United States) at an average of just $61.
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 Squirrel Hill, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Squirrel Hill can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $746 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.