The average price of a 7-day trip to Transylvania is $1,124 for a solo traveler, $2,019 for a couple, and $3,785 for a family of 4. Transylvania hotels range from $39 to $176 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Henri Coanda Airport (OTP) are between $651 and $1,015 per person for economy flights and $2,043 to $3,185 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $51 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 Transylvania, RO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OTP and stay in a Transylvania hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Transylvania is usually mid January.
Average Transylvania Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Transylvania for a week is $793-$1,661($113-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Transylvania for a week is $1,936-$3,134($277-$448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $65 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $38 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Transylvania for a week is $2,578-$5,864($368-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $130 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $53 to $69 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Transylvania
How cheap can you make a vacation to Transylvania? The cheapest trip to Transylvania is about $84 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $32.
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 Transylvania for a week is $587-$1,357($84-$194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $29 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $362 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Transylvania for a week is $1,054-$2,474($151-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $58 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $724 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Transylvania for a week is $2,036-$4,936($291-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $116 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,448 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Transylvania cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Transylvania Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Transylvania.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Transylvania for a week is $1,955-$6,505($279-$929 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,021 to $2,011 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Transylvania for a week is $3,382-$9,230($483-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,042 to $4,022 for first class
Lodging: $88 to $176 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Transylvania for a week is $6,764-$16,192($966-$2,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,084 to $8,044 for first class
Lodging: $176 to $352 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Transylvania Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Transylvania is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Transylvania 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.
Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Transylvania.
Flight Costs to Transylvania
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,015 average in mid December to a low of $651 in mid January. Median flight price is $841. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Transylvania our data includes 280 originating airports, and 150 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Transylvania from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $6,835 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Stefan Cel Mare (SCV) in Suceava (Romania) at an average of just $72.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Transylvania, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $364, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Transylvania can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $440 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.