The average price of a 7-day trip to Washington is $2,221 for a solo traveler, $3,989 for a couple, and $7,478 for a family of 4. Washington hotels range from $115 to $523 per night with an average of $203, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bradley International Airport (BDL) are between $549 and $927 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,909 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $84 to $148 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 Washington, CT, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BDL and stay in a Washington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Washington is usually mid to late September.
Average Washington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Washington for a week is $1,838-$3,179($263-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $751 for economy
Lodging: $145 to $193 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Washington for a week is $3,144-$5,318($449-$760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,502 for economy
Lodging: $145 to $193 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $5,582-$9,464($797-$1,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,004 for economy
Lodging: $290 to $386 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $285 to $371 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Washington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Washington? The cheapest trip to Washington is about $180 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 $140 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 $97.
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 Washington for a week is $1,263-$2,320($180-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $87 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $751 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $115 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Washington for a week is $1,944-$3,680($278-$526 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $174 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $760 to $1,502 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $115 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $3,888-$6,976($555-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $348 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,520 to $3,004 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $230 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Washington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Washington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Washington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Washington for a week is $4,120-$12,161($589-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $326 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,094 to $2,103 for first class
Lodging: $299 to $523 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 Washington for a week is $6,446-$16,546($921-$2,364 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $352 to $652 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,188 to $4,206 for first class
Lodging: $299 to $523 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 Washington for a week is $12,892-$28,424($1,842-$4,061 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $704 to $1,304 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,376 to $8,412 for first class
Lodging: $598 to $1,046 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $1,814 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Washington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Washington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Washington 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.
Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.
Flight Costs to Washington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $927 average in late July to a low of $549 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $600. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Washington our data includes 614 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Washington from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,545 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) in Cleveland, OH (the United States) at an average of just $210.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Washington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $378, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Washington can easily cost $650 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $43 per person. Private tours can cost $1303 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.