The average price of a 7-day trip to Sterling is $1,339 for a solo traveler, $2,405 for a couple, and $4,508 for a family of 4. Sterling hotels range from $49 to $223 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Denver International Airport (DEN) are between $677 and $1,139 per person for economy flights and $2,124 to $3,574 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $69 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 Sterling, CO, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DEN and stay in a Sterling hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sterling is usually mid to late September.
Average Sterling Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sterling for a week is $874-$1,898($125-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $923 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $2,092-$3,736($299-$534 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,846 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $39 to $47 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $2,890-$6,608($413-$944 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,692 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $55 to $66 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sterling
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sterling? The cheapest trip to Sterling is about $111 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 $120 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 $43.
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 Sterling for a week is $779-$2,142($111-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $388 to $923 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $1,300-$3,324($186-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $776 to $1,846 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $2,600-$6,264($371-$895 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,552 to $3,692 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sterling cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sterling Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sterling.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sterling for a week is $2,252-$7,909($322-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $152 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,110 to $2,741 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sterling for a week is $3,838-$11,714($548-$1,673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $304 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,220 to $5,482 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sterling for a week is $7,676-$20,968($1,097-$2,995 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $608 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,440 to $10,964 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $446 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $504 to $958 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sterling Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sterling is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sterling 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.
Sterling 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 Sterling 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Sterling.
Flight Costs to Sterling
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,139 average in late July to a low of $677 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $736. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sterling our data includes 1,046 originating airports, and 204 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sterling from an airport like Wallis Hihifo (WLS) in Wallis Island (Wallis and Futuna) for an average $7,552 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chadron Municipal (CDR) in Chadron, NE (the United States) at an average of just $99.
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 Sterling, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $462, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Sterling can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $556 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.