The average price of a 7-day trip to West Virginia is $1,157 for a solo traveler, $1,767 for a couple, and $3,177 for a family of 4. West Virginia hotels range from $59 to $268 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to West Virginia (from all airports) are between $668 and $973 per person for economy flights and $2,098 to $3,055 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $90 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 West Virginia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to West Virginia and stay in a West Virginia hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in West Virginia is usually mid to late September.
Average West Virginia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Virginia for a week is $1,202-$2,286($172-$327 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $852 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Virginia for a week is $1,931-$3,775($276-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $181 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $1,704 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $110 to $134 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Virginia for a week is $3,868-$7,183($553-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $178 to $361 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $3,408 for economy
Lodging: $161 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $201 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Virginia
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Virginia? The cheapest trip to West Virginia is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 West Virginia for a week is $868-$2,312($124-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $852 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $164 to $192 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Virginia for a week is $1,443-$3,479($206-$497 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $1,704 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $164 to $192 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Virginia for a week is $2,879-$6,388($411-$913 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $89 to $178 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $3,408 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $246 to $289 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to West Virginia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West Virginia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in West Virginia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Virginia for a week is $2,475-$10,253($354-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $182 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,047 to $2,109 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,145 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Virginia for a week is $4,144-$13,635($592-$1,948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $179 to $364 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,093 to $4,217 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $268 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,145 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Virginia for a week is $8,301-$23,778($1,186-$3,397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $359 to $728 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,186 to $8,434 for first class
Lodging: $267 to $535 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $861 to $1,708 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Virginia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Virginia is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West Virginia 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.
West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia.
Flight Costs to West Virginia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $973 average in late July to a low of $668 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $610. These prices are based on millions of flights. For West Virginia our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
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 West Virginia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $305, so you can easily save about 46% 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 West Virginia can easily cost $333 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $667 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.