The average price of a 7-day trip to Washington is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Washington hotels range from $62 to $284 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) are between $537 and $748 per person for economy flights and $1,685 to $2,347 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $78 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, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EVV and stay in a Washington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
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 $1,301-$2,023($186-$289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $78 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 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 $2,332-$3,422($333-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $156 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $3,824-$6,016($546-$859 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $312 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $200 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $170 to $209 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 $124 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 $200 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 $55.
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 $870-$2,352($124-$336 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $643 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 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 $1,410-$3,324($201-$475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $1,286 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $2,820-$5,958($403-$851 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $2,572 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $345 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 $2,471-$12,033($353-$1,719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,030 to $1,325 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 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 $4,096-$14,562($585-$2,080 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,060 to $2,650 for first class
Lodging: $141 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $8,192-$24,372($1,170-$3,482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,120 to $5,300 for first class
Lodging: $282 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,152 to $2,376 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Washington.
Flight Costs to Washington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $748 average in mid December to a low of $537 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $417. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Washington our data includes 219 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Washington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,230 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $207.
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 Washington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $211, so you can easily save about 39% 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 $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $708 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.