The average price of a 7-day trip to Winston-Salem is $1,613 for a solo traveler, $2,897 for a couple, and $5,431 for a family of 4. Winston-Salem hotels range from $51 to $284 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $680 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) are between $619 and $944 per person for economy flights and $1,942 to $2,962 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $85 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 Winston-Salem, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GSO and stay in a Winston-Salem hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Winston-Salem is usually early to mid September.
Average Winston-Salem Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $1,173-$2,414($168-$345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $793 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $2,376-$4,104($339-$586 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,586 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $140 to $171 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $3,816-$7,196($545-$1,028 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,172 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $274 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Winston-Salem
How cheap can you make a vacation to Winston-Salem? The cheapest trip to Winston-Salem is about $116 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 $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 Winston-Salem for a week is $811-$2,322($116-$332 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $385 to $793 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $1,364-$3,444($195-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,586 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $2,728-$6,288($390-$898 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,172 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Winston-Salem cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Winston-Salem Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Winston-Salem.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $2,831-$12,141($404-$1,734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,140 to $1,975 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $4,636-$15,306($662-$2,187 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $340 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,280 to $3,950 for first class
Lodging: $171 to $284 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $680 to $1,496 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Winston-Salem for a week is $9,272-$26,124($1,325-$3,732 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $680 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,560 to $7,900 for first class
Lodging: $342 to $568 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $952 to $2,244 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Winston-Salem Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Winston-Salem is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Winston-Salem 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.
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem.
Flight Costs to Winston-Salem
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $944 average in late July to a low of $619 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $624. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Winston-Salem our data includes 518 originating airports, and 114 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Winston-Salem from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,167 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Winston-Salem, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $325, so you can easily save about 52% 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 Winston-Salem can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $709 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.