The average price of a 7-day trip to Waterloo is $1,940 for a solo traveler, $3,484 for a couple, and $6,532 for a family of 4. Waterloo hotels range from $62 to $282 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) are between $575 and $934 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,931 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $101 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 Waterloo, NY, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ITH and stay in a Waterloo hotel:

  • January 8th to March 11th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • June 4th to June 17th
  • August 20th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Waterloo is usually early September.

 

Average Waterloo Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Waterloo for a week is $1,189-$3,016($170-$431 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $402 to $803 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $205 to $251 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,322-$4,788($332-$684 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $804 to $1,606 for economy

Lodging: $67 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $205 to $251 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Waterloo for a week is $3,952-$8,452($565-$1,207 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,608 to $3,212 for economy

Lodging: $134 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $287 to $402 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Waterloo

How cheap can you make a vacation to Waterloo? The cheapest trip to Waterloo is about $123 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 $180 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 $50.

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 Waterloo for a week is $863-$2,452($123-$350 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $402 to $803 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Waterloo for a week is $1,426-$3,584($204-$512 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $804 to $1,606 for economy

Lodging: $50 to $62 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,852-$6,508($407-$930 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,608 to $3,212 for economy

Lodging: $100 to $124 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $288 to $330 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Waterloo cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Waterloo Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Waterloo.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Waterloo for a week is $2,442-$13,050($349-$1,864 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,005 to $2,272 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $282 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 Waterloo for a week is $4,140-$16,596($591-$2,371 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,010 to $4,544 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $282 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 Waterloo for a week is $8,280-$29,388($1,183-$4,198 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,020 to $9,088 for first class

Lodging: $248 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $1,008 to $2,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Waterloo Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Waterloo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Waterloo 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.

Waterloo 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Waterloo 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Waterloo.

 

Flight Costs to Waterloo

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $934 average in early to mid December to a low of $575 in early September. Median flight price is $582. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Waterloo our data includes 332 originating airports, and 90 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Waterloo from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,053 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) in Detroit, MI (the United States) at an average of just $229.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Waterloo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $359, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Waterloo can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 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.

 

 

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