The average price of a 7-day trip to Virginia is $1,226 for a solo traveler, $1,849 for a couple, and $3,653 for a family of 4. Virginia hotels range from $63 to $292 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $650 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Virginia (from all airports) are between $630 and $963 per person for economy flights and $1,978 to $3,024 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $100 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 Virginia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Virginia and stay in a Virginia hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Virginia is usually mid to late September.
Average Virginia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Virginia for a week is $1,240-$2,510($177-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $100 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Virginia for a week is $1,975-$4,036($282-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $199 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,665 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $163 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Virginia for a week is $3,956-$7,580($565-$1,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $195 to $398 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,595 to $3,330 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $202 to $244 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Virginia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Virginia? The cheapest trip to Virginia is about $126 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 $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 $53.
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 Virginia for a week is $885-$2,200($126-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $832 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $143 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Virginia for a week is $1,452-$3,376($207-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $97 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $1,665 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $143 to $172 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Virginia for a week is $2,916-$6,229($417-$890 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $193 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,595 to $3,330 for economy
Lodging: $107 to $125 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $214 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Virginia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Virginia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Virginia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Virginia for a week is $2,561-$11,306($366-$1,615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,000 to $2,106 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $651 to $1,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Virginia for a week is $4,232-$14,811($605-$2,116 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $193 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,999 to $4,211 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $651 to $1,300 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Virginia for a week is $8,471-$25,688($1,210-$3,670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $387 to $801 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,998 to $8,423 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $583 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $976 to $1,943 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Virginia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Virginia is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Virginia 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.
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.
Flight Costs to Virginia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $963 average in late July to a low of $630 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $623. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Virginia our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Virginia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $333, so you can easily save about 53% 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 Virginia can easily cost $363 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $725 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.