The average price of a 7-day trip to Valdez is $1,424 for a solo traveler, $2,558 for a couple, and $4,795 for a family of 4. Valdez hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $66 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 Valdez, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Valdez hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Valdez is usually mid to late September.
Average Valdez Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Valdez for a week is $1,006-$2,016($144-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,080 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Valdez for a week is $2,332-$3,970($333-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,160 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Valdez for a week is $3,244-$7,116($463-$1,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,320 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $86 to $99 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Valdez
How cheap can you make a vacation to Valdez? The cheapest trip to Valdez is about $119 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 $240 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 $39.
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 Valdez for a week is $832-$2,892($119-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,080 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Valdez for a week is $1,430-$4,224($204-$603 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,160 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Valdez for a week is $2,860-$7,512($409-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,320 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $364 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Valdez cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Valdez Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Valdez.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Valdez for a week is $2,235-$6,046($319-$864 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,152 to $2,333 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Valdez for a week is $3,828-$9,212($547-$1,316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,304 to $4,666 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $480 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Valdez for a week is $7,656-$16,984($1,094-$2,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,608 to $9,332 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $720 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Valdez Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Valdez is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Valdez 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.
Valdez 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 Valdez 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Valdez.
Flight Costs to Valdez
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Valdez our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Valdez from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
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 Valdez, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Valdez can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $536 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.