The average price of a 7-day trip to Wilmington is $1,953 for a solo traveler, $3,508 for a couple, and $6,576 for a family of 4. Wilmington hotels range from $68 to $310 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Beach Airport (LGB) are between $812 and $1,395 per person for economy flights and $2,548 to $4,378 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $119 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 Wilmington, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LGB and stay in a Wilmington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wilmington is usually mid to late September.
Average Wilmington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wilmington for a week is $1,354-$2,903($193-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,158 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wilmington for a week is $2,788-$5,368($398-$767 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,316 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $4,150-$9,788($593-$1,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,632 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $304 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wilmington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wilmington? The cheapest trip to Wilmington is about $143 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 $56.
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 Wilmington for a week is $1,002-$2,062($143-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $484 to $1,158 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wilmington for a week is $1,668-$3,584($238-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $968 to $2,316 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $3,240-$6,952($463-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,936 to $4,632 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $144 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wilmington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wilmington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wilmington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wilmington for a week is $2,681-$9,712($383-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $262 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,225 to $2,478 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wilmington for a week is $4,438-$14,024($634-$2,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $524 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,450 to $4,956 for first class
Lodging: $154 to $310 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $8,876-$25,348($1,268-$3,621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $1,048 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,900 to $9,912 for first class
Lodging: $308 to $620 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wilmington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wilmington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wilmington 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.
Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington.
Flight Costs to Wilmington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,395 average in late July to a low of $812 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $783. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wilmington our data includes 631 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wilmington from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $11,231 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like McCarran International (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV (the United States) at an average of just $156.
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 Wilmington, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $583, so you can easily save about 72% 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 Wilmington can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $773 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.