The average price of a 7-day trip to Watford City is $1,645 for a solo traveler, $2,954 for a couple, and $5,539 for a family of 4. Watford City hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sloulin Field International Airport (ISN) are between $738 and $1,219 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,825 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 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 Watford City, ND, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISN and stay in a Watford City hotel:
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 11th
- December 24th to March 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Watford City is usually late January.
Average Watford City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Watford City for a week is $1,211-$2,271($173-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $1,000 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Watford City for a week is $2,354-$4,416($336-$631 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $2,000 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $81 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Watford City for a week is $3,800-$7,956($543-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $4,000 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $122 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Watford City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Watford City? The cheapest trip to Watford City is about $145 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 $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 Watford City for a week is $1,018-$2,614($145-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $571 to $1,000 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Watford City for a week is $1,736-$3,908($248-$558 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,142 to $2,000 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Watford City for a week is $3,472-$7,024($496-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,284 to $4,000 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $280 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Watford City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Watford City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Watford City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Watford City for a week is $2,758-$8,214($394-$1,173 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $65 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,547 to $2,880 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Watford City for a week is $4,760-$12,648($680-$1,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,094 to $5,760 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $300 to $630 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Watford City for a week is $9,520-$23,784($1,360-$3,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,188 to $11,520 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Watford City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Watford City is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Watford City 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.
Watford City 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 Watford City 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 Watford City.
Flight Costs to Watford City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,219 average in early to mid June to a low of $738 in late January. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Watford City our data includes 112 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Watford City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,706 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Minneapolis-St Paul International (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN (the United States) at an average of just $404.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Watford City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $482, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Watford City can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.