The average price of a 7-day trip to Wrightsville Beach is $2,168 for a solo traveler, $3,894 for a couple, and $7,300 for a family of 4. Wrightsville Beach hotels range from $94 to $430 per night with an average of $168, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are between $508 and $820 per person for economy flights and $1,594 to $2,573 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $163 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ILM and stay in a Wrightsville Beach hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wrightsville Beach is usually mid to late September.
Average Wrightsville Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $1,727-$3,263($247-$466 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $175 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $2,852-$5,314($407-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $175 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $190 to $232 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $4,856-$9,584($694-$1,369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $304 to $350 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $266 to $325 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Wrightsville Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wrightsville Beach? The cheapest trip to Wrightsville Beach is about $153 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 $120 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 $78.
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 Wrightsville Beach for a week is $1,073-$2,127($153-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $353 to $730 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $1,678-$3,354($240-$479 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $706 to $1,460 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $94 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $3,356-$6,168($479-$881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,412 to $2,920 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $188 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Wrightsville Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wrightsville Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wrightsville Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $3,169-$16,593($453-$2,370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $342 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,599 for first class
Lodging: $213 to $430 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $5,060-$20,586($723-$2,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $684 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $3,198 for first class
Lodging: $213 to $430 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wrightsville Beach for a week is $10,120-$33,612($1,446-$4,802 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $1,368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,672 to $6,396 for first class
Lodging: $426 to $860 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,940 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Wrightsville Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wrightsville Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Wrightsville Beach 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.
Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach.
Flight Costs to Wrightsville Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $820 average in late July to a low of $508 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $487. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wrightsville Beach our data includes 345 originating airports, and 83 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wrightsville Beach from an airport like Viracopos International (VCP) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) for an average $5,286 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $197.
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 Wrightsville Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $312, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Wrightsville Beach can easily cost $540 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $36 per person. Private tours can cost $1072 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.