The average price of a 7-day trip to State College is $2,536 for a solo traveler, $4,555 for a couple, and $8,539 for a family of 4. State College hotels range from $71 to $369 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to University Park Airport (SCE) are between $566 and $814 per person for economy flights and $1,776 to $2,554 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $63 to $116 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 State College, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SCE and stay in a State College hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 27th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in State College is usually early to mid September.
Average State College Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit State College for a week is $1,309-$4,124($187-$589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $116 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $684 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $358 to $438 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit State College for a week is $2,500-$5,880($357-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $232 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,368 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $358 to $438 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit State College for a week is $4,264-$10,190($609-$1,456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $464 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,736 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $573 to $701 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to State College
How cheap can you make a vacation to State College? The cheapest trip to State College is about $135 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 $100 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 $58.
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 State College for a week is $947-$1,951($135-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $382 to $684 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit State College for a week is $1,546-$3,062($221-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $764 to $1,368 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit State College for a week is $3,092-$5,788($442-$827 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,528 to $2,736 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to State College cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury State College Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in State College.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit State College for a week is $3,004-$17,010($429-$2,430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $255 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,066 to $2,025 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $369 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit State College for a week is $4,910-$20,820($701-$2,974 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $510 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,132 to $4,050 for first class
Lodging: $183 to $369 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit State College for a week is $9,820-$33,720($1,403-$4,817 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $480 to $1,020 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,264 to $8,100 for first class
Lodging: $366 to $738 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
State College Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in State College is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in State College 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.
State College 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 State College 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 State College.
Flight Costs to State College
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $814 average in early to mid December to a low of $566 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $495. These prices are based on millions of flights. For State College our data includes 290 originating airports, and 79 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to State College from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,855 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $198.
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 State College, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $248, so you can easily save about 44% 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 State College can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $920 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.