The average price of a 7-day trip to Western Maryland is $1,644 for a solo traveler, $2,953 for a couple, and $5,535 for a family of 4. Western Maryland hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $92, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are between $774 and $1,296 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $4,067 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $94 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 Western Maryland, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Western Maryland hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Western Maryland is usually mid to late September.
Average Western Maryland Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western Maryland for a week is $1,118-$2,426($160-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,102 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western Maryland for a week is $2,462-$4,574($352-$653 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,204 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western Maryland for a week is $3,680-$8,084($526-$1,155 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,408 for economy
Lodging: $132 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $155 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western Maryland
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western Maryland? The cheapest trip to Western Maryland is about $123 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 $100 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 $43.
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 Western Maryland for a week is $861-$2,215($123-$316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,102 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western Maryland for a week is $1,464-$3,590($209-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,204 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western Maryland for a week is $2,928-$6,760($418-$966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,408 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Western Maryland cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western Maryland Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Western Maryland.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western Maryland for a week is $2,280-$9,376($326-$1,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,088 to $2,843 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western Maryland for a week is $3,858-$13,472($551-$1,925 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $358 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,176 to $5,686 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western Maryland for a week is $7,716-$24,832($1,102-$3,547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $716 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,352 to $11,372 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western Maryland Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western Maryland is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western Maryland 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.
Western Maryland 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 Western Maryland 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 Western Maryland.
Flight Costs to Western Maryland
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,296 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $819. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Western Maryland our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western Maryland from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $9,851 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) in Staunton, VA (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Western Maryland, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $522, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Western Maryland can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $590 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.