The average price of a 7-day trip to Wilmington is $1,579 for a solo traveler, $2,836 for a couple, and $5,316 for a family of 4. Wilmington hotels range from $61 to $278 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to James M Cox/Dayton International Airport (DAY) are between $654 and $937 per person for economy flights and $2,052 to $2,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $113 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, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DAY and stay in a Wilmington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and 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 $1,103-$2,267($158-$324 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $113 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 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 $2,258-$4,164($323-$595 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $226 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $3,548-$7,652($507-$1,093 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $452 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $154 to $189 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 $127 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 $220 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 $53.
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 $891-$2,530($127-$361 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $768 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 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 $1,464-$3,620($209-$517 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,536 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $220 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $2,928-$6,376($418-$911 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,072 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $352 to $336 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 $2,339-$11,209($334-$1,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $249 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,074 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 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 $3,850-$15,026($550-$2,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $498 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $4,148 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wilmington for a week is $7,700-$27,094($1,100-$3,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $996 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,168 to $8,296 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,971 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Wilmington.
Flight Costs to Wilmington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $937 average in late July to a low of $654 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $665. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wilmington our data includes 539 originating airports, and 111 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wilmington from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,036 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $170.
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 Wednesday, 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 $283, so you can easily save about 43% 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 $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $693 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.