The average price of a 7-day trip to Upstate New York is $1,381 for a solo traveler, $2,480 for a couple, and $4,650 for a family of 4. Upstate New York hotels range from $54 to $245 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are between $571 and $879 per person for economy flights and $1,792 to $2,758 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $86 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 Upstate New York, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYR and stay in a Upstate New York hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 19th)
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Upstate New York is usually mid to late September.
Average Upstate New York Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Upstate New York for a week is $1,023-$2,126($146-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $756 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Upstate New York for a week is $2,040-$3,730($291-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,512 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $105 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Upstate New York for a week is $3,276-$6,620($468-$946 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,024 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Upstate New York
How cheap can you make a vacation to Upstate New York? The cheapest trip to Upstate New York is about $91 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 $21 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 $44.
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 Upstate New York for a week is $636-$1,367($91-$195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $756 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Upstate New York for a week is $1,146-$2,410($164-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,512 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Upstate New York for a week is $2,232-$4,820($319-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,024 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $77 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Upstate New York cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Upstate New York Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Upstate New York.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Upstate New York for a week is $2,074-$8,293($296-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $803 to $1,731 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $893 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Upstate New York for a week is $3,416-$11,228($488-$1,604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,606 to $3,462 for first class
Lodging: $122 to $245 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $893 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Upstate New York for a week is $6,832-$19,780($976-$2,826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,212 to $6,924 for first class
Lodging: $244 to $490 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Upstate New York Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Upstate New York is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Upstate New York 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.
Upstate New York 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 Upstate New York 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 Upstate New York.
Flight Costs to Upstate New York
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $879 average in late July to a low of $571 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $593. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Upstate New York our data includes 487 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Upstate New York from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,926 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $169.
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 Upstate New York, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $308, so you can easily save about 54% 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 Upstate New York can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $611 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.