The average price of a 7-day trip to The Berkshires is $1,461 for a solo traveler, $2,624 for a couple, and $4,919 for a family of 4. The Berkshires hotels range from $63 to $287 per night with an average of $111, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $570 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bradley International Airport (BDL) are between $549 and $927 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,909 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $92 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 The Berkshires, MA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BDL and stay in a The Berkshires hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in The Berkshires is usually mid to late September.
Average The Berkshires Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The Berkshires for a week is $1,189-$2,217($170-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $769 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The Berkshires for a week is $2,236-$3,946($319-$564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,538 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The Berkshires for a week is $3,796-$6,936($542-$991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,076 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $212 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $214 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The Berkshires
How cheap can you make a vacation to The Berkshires? The cheapest trip to The Berkshires is about $101 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 $26 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 $52.
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 The Berkshires for a week is $704-$1,483($101-$212 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $769 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The Berkshires for a week is $1,252-$2,588($179-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,538 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The Berkshires for a week is $2,444-$5,176($349-$739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,076 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $42 to $64 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The Berkshires cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The Berkshires Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in The Berkshires.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The Berkshires for a week is $2,345-$9,260($335-$1,323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $166 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $1,600 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,083 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The Berkshires for a week is $3,838-$12,022($548-$1,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $332 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $3,200 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $287 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $570 to $1,083 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The Berkshires for a week is $7,676-$20,144($1,097-$2,878 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $356 to $664 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,480 to $6,400 for first class
Lodging: $284 to $574 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $798 to $1,516 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The Berkshires Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The Berkshires is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The Berkshires 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.
The Berkshires 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 The Berkshires 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 The Berkshires.
Flight Costs to The Berkshires
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $927 average in late July to a low of $549 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $600. These prices are based on millions of flights. For The Berkshires our data includes 614 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The Berkshires from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,545 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) in Cleveland, OH (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In The Berkshires, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 69% 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 The Berkshires can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $714 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.