The average price of a 7-day trip to Wilmington is $1,576 for a solo traveler, $2,830 for a couple, and $5,306 for a family of 4. Wilmington hotels range from $59 to $271 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are between $665 and $1,066 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $3,345 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $81 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, IL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MDW and stay in a Wilmington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
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 $1,229-$2,236($176-$319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 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 $2,452-$3,986($350-$569 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $3,998-$7,264($571-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $147 to $180 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 $131 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 $256 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 $52.
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 $916-$2,980($131-$426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $443 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $256 to $286 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 $1,520-$4,244($217-$606 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $886 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $256 to $286 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $3,040-$7,804($434-$1,115 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,772 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $410 to $458 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,760-$9,116($394-$1,302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,249 to $2,230 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 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 $4,716-$12,592($674-$1,799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,498 to $4,460 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $271 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $9,432-$21,800($1,347-$3,114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,996 to $8,920 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $542 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $752 to $1,316 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wilmington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wilmington is 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Wilmington.
Flight Costs to Wilmington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,066 average in late July to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $629. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wilmington our data includes 642 originating airports, and 109 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wilmington from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,688 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) in Manistee/Ludington, MI (the United States) at an average of just $221.
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 $401, so you can easily save about 60% 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 $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $676 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.