The average price of a 7-day trip to Utica is $1,723 for a solo traveler, $3,095 for a couple, and $5,801 for a family of 4. Utica hotels range from $68 to $302 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $720 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 $59 to $118 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 Utica, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYR and stay in a Utica 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 Utica is usually mid to late September.
Average Utica Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Utica for a week is $1,323-$2,546($189-$364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $168 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Utica for a week is $2,508-$4,418($358-$631 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $138 to $168 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Utica for a week is $4,212-$7,748($602-$1,107 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $207 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Utica
How cheap can you make a vacation to Utica? The cheapest trip to Utica is about $128 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 $160 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 $59.
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 Utica for a week is $899-$2,262($128-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Utica for a week is $1,444-$3,324($206-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Utica for a week is $2,888-$6,048($413-$864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Utica cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Utica Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Utica.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Utica for a week is $2,829-$11,504($404-$1,643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $260 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,103 to $1,908 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Utica for a week is $4,758-$15,232($680-$2,176 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $520 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,206 to $3,816 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $302 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,296 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Utica for a week is $9,516-$26,576($1,359-$3,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $472 to $1,040 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,412 to $7,632 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $604 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $1,944 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Utica Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Utica is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Utica 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.
Utica 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 Utica 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 Utica.
Flight Costs to Utica
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 Utica our data includes 487 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Utica 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 Utica, 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 Utica can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $753 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.