The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterford is $2,010 for a solo traveler, $3,610 for a couple, and $6,768 for a family of 4. Waterford hotels range from $88 to $399 per night with an average of $155, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) are between $542 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $71 to $128 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 Waterford, ME, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PWM and stay in a Waterford hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waterford is usually early to mid September.
Average Waterford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waterford for a week is $1,617-$2,980($231-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $71 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Waterford for a week is $2,828-$4,912($404-$702 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $142 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,564 for economy
Lodging: $125 to $173 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $177 to $217 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Waterford for a week is $4,968-$8,788($710-$1,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $284 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,128 for economy
Lodging: $250 to $346 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $266 to $304 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Waterford
How cheap can you make a vacation to Waterford? The cheapest trip to Waterford is about $148 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 $73.
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 Waterford for a week is $1,039-$2,324($148-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $370 to $782 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waterford for a week is $1,640-$3,568($234-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $1,564 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $88 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterford for a week is $3,280-$6,488($469-$927 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $3,128 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $176 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Waterford cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Waterford Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waterford.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Waterford for a week is $2,861-$13,808($409-$1,973 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $282 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $777 to $2,330 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $399 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 Waterford for a week is $4,534-$18,112($648-$2,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $564 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,554 to $4,660 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $399 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 Waterford for a week is $9,068-$30,524($1,295-$4,361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $1,128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,108 to $9,320 for first class
Lodging: $396 to $798 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Waterford Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Waterford is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waterford 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.
Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford.
Flight Costs to Waterford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $542 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $573. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waterford our data includes 449 originating airports, and 102 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterford from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,257 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like LaGuardia (LGA) in New York, NY (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Waterford, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Waterford can easily cost $500 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $995 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.