The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterford is $1,520 for a solo traveler, $2,730 for a couple, and $5,118 for a family of 4. Waterford hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Albany International Airport (ALB) are between $549 and $856 per person for economy flights and $1,723 to $2,686 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $105 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, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ALB 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 September.
Average Waterford Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Waterford for a week is $1,228-$2,144($175-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $115 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 Waterford for a week is $2,320-$3,872($331-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $97 to $115 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 Waterford for a week is $3,862-$7,196($552-$1,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $194 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $142 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 $128 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 $56.
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 $895-$2,008($128-$287 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $719 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,454-$3,056($208-$437 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,438 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterford for a week is $2,908-$5,728($415-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,592 to $2,876 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $256 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 $2,782-$7,379($397-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,158 to $1,496 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 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 $4,724-$10,198($675-$1,457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,316 to $2,992 for first class
Lodging: $140 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Waterford for a week is $9,448-$17,660($1,350-$2,523 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,632 to $5,984 for first class
Lodging: $280 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,064 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Waterford.
Flight Costs to Waterford
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $856 average in late July to a low of $549 in early September. Median flight price is $549. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waterford our data includes 429 originating airports, and 99 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterford from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,156 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 $247.
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 $307, so you can easily save about 56% 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 $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $703 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.