The average price of a 7-day trip to Williamsburg is $1,639 for a solo traveler, $2,944 for a couple, and $5,519 for a family of 4. Williamsburg hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $100, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) are between $601 and $877 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $2,752 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $58 to $82 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 Williamsburg, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PHF and stay in a Williamsburg hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Williamsburg is usually early September.
Average Williamsburg Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Williamsburg for a week is $1,239-$2,342($177-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Williamsburg for a week is $2,428-$3,916($347-$559 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $142 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Williamsburg for a week is $4,128-$7,016($590-$1,002 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $284 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Williamsburg
How cheap can you make a vacation to Williamsburg? The cheapest trip to Williamsburg is about $134 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 $160 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 $58.
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 Williamsburg for a week is $935-$2,177($134-$311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $419 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Williamsburg for a week is $1,522-$3,274($217-$468 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $838 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Williamsburg for a week is $3,044-$6,116($435-$874 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,676 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Williamsburg cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Williamsburg Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Williamsburg.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Williamsburg for a week is $2,792-$9,994($399-$1,428 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,152 to $1,734 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Williamsburg for a week is $4,714-$12,932($673-$1,847 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,304 to $3,468 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Williamsburg for a week is $9,428-$23,044($1,347-$3,292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,608 to $6,936 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Williamsburg Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Williamsburg is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Williamsburg 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.
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg.
Flight Costs to Williamsburg
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $877 average in early to mid December to a low of $601 in early September. Median flight price is $576. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Williamsburg our data includes 407 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Williamsburg from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $6,634 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $236.
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 Williamsburg, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $277, 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 Williamsburg can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $730 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.