The average price of a 7-day trip to Washington is $1,433 for a solo traveler, $2,574 for a couple, and $4,825 for a family of 4. Washington hotels range from $53 to $242 per night with an average of $76, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are between $620 and $987 per person for economy flights and $1,946 to $3,097 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $94 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, PA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIT and stay in a Washington hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
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 $1,080-$2,102($154-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $790 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 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 $2,280-$3,944($326-$563 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,580 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $3,180-$7,100($454-$1,014 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,160 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $134 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 $109 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 $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 Washington for a week is $763-$2,090($109-$299 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $341 to $790 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 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 $1,244-$3,160($178-$451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $682 to $1,580 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $2,488-$5,912($355-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,364 to $3,160 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $272 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy 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 $2,119-$10,465($303-$1,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $825 to $1,722 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 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 $3,518-$13,370($503-$1,910 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,650 to $3,444 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $242 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Washington for a week is $7,036-$22,960($1,005-$3,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,300 to $6,888 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $484 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,890 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Washington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Washington is about average 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Washington.
Flight Costs to Washington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $987 average in early January to a low of $620 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $616. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Washington our data includes 742 originating airports, and 144 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Washington from an airport like Liuzhou Bailian (LZH) in Liuzhou (China) for an average $6,560 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County (JST) in Johnstown, PA (the United States) at an average of just $61.
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 $367, so you can easily save about 59% 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 $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.