The average price of a 7-day trip to Wake Forest is $1,365 for a solo traveler, $2,452 for a couple, and $4,596 for a family of 4. Wake Forest hotels range from $53 to $242 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are between $659 and $1,082 per person for economy flights and $2,068 to $3,395 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 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 Wake Forest, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RDU and stay in a Wake Forest hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wake Forest is usually early to mid September.
Average Wake Forest Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wake Forest for a week is $1,120-$1,905($160-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wake Forest for a week is $2,358-$3,622($337-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $66 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wake Forest for a week is $3,532-$6,552($505-$936 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wake Forest
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wake Forest? The cheapest trip to Wake Forest is about $118 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 $120 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 $47.
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 Wake Forest for a week is $824-$2,029($118-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $402 to $909 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wake Forest for a week is $1,366-$3,218($195-$460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $804 to $1,818 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wake Forest for a week is $2,732-$5,932($390-$847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,608 to $3,636 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Wake Forest cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wake Forest Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wake Forest.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wake Forest for a week is $2,439-$7,100($348-$1,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,138 to $2,163 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wake Forest for a week is $4,158-$10,096($594-$1,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,276 to $4,326 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wake Forest for a week is $8,316-$18,140($1,188-$2,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,552 to $8,652 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,026 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wake Forest Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wake Forest is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wake Forest 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.
Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
Flight Costs to Wake Forest
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,082 average in late July to a low of $659 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $722. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wake Forest our data includes 838 originating airports, and 146 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wake Forest from an airport like Omsk Tsentralny (OMS) in Omsk (Russia) for an average $10,144 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $145.
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 Wake Forest, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $422, so you can easily save about 64% 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 Wake Forest can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $603 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.