The average price of a 7-day trip to University Hill is $1,660 for a solo traveler, $2,981 for a couple, and $5,589 for a family of 4. University Hill hotels range from $66 to $303 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are between $577 and $812 per person for economy flights and $1,811 to $2,548 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $124 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 University Hill, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CAE and stay in a University Hill hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in University Hill is usually mid to late September.
Average University Hill Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit University Hill for a week is $1,281-$2,422($183-$346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit University Hill for a week is $2,474-$4,248($353-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $148 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit University Hill for a week is $4,164-$7,912($595-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $296 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $161 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to University Hill
How cheap can you make a vacation to University Hill? The cheapest trip to University Hill is about $128 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 $57.
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 University Hill for a week is $898-$1,676($128-$239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $666 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit University Hill for a week is $1,454-$2,692($208-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,332 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit University Hill for a week is $2,908-$5,054($415-$722 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,664 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to University Hill cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury University 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 University Hill.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit University Hill for a week is $2,506-$16,470($358-$2,353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $273 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,359 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $303 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 University Hill for a week is $4,112-$19,740($587-$2,820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $546 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $2,718 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $303 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 University Hill for a week is $8,224-$31,560($1,175-$4,509 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $1,092 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,400 to $5,436 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,400 to $3,080 per night for a preferred vacation rental
University Hill Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in University Hill is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in University 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.
University 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 University 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 University Hill.
Flight Costs to University Hill
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $812 average in late July to a low of $577 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $522. These prices are based on millions of flights. For University Hill our data includes 384 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to University Hill from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $185.
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 University Hill, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $235, so you can easily save about 41% 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 University Hill can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $755 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.