70+ Vacation Spending Statistics (2023) 70+ Vacation Spending Statistics: How much does the average vacation cost? (2024)

• 44% of American family’s vacation budget is spent traveling to and from their destination.
• $33 is spent daily by American families due to their reliance on restaurants.
• $3,251 is the average budget for a 12-night international vacation.
• Annually, 2% of the average American budget is spent on vacation spending.
• $4,580 is the vacation cost for a family of 4.
• 33% of millennials are willing to spend $5000 or more on a vacation.
• $95 billion was spent in cafes, restaurants, and bars whilst traveling in 2021.
• Every day whilst traveling $27 is spent in restaurants and $6 is spent on food prepared themselves.
• $150 is the average cost for accommodation for a 4-night domestic trip whereas for an international vacation it is $683.
• 9% of a traveler’s budget is spent on entertainment, around $52 on average for a domestic trip.

How Much Does the Average Vacation Cost?

• Annually, 2% of the average American budget is spent on vacation spending. However, it can be around 8-9%.
• Vacation spending statistics show that the average vacation cost for one person is around $1,145.
• $4,580 is the average cost of a family vacation (for 4 people).
• $1,607 is the average cost of a vacation in the Midwest. This increases to $1,943 in the south and further increases to $2,078 in the Northeast. The most expensive spend is on holidays in the West which are around $2,265.
• $581 is the average cost of a 4-day trip within the U.S.
• American vacation statistics demonstrate that on average American families spend $144 a day.
• $6,716 is the average cost of a Disney vacation for a family of four.

For a 4-night domestic vacation, the average costs are:

• $224 is spent on transport.
• $354 is the average cost of a domestic round-trip flight.
• $155 is spent on drinks and food.
• $150 is spent on accommodation.
• $52 is spent on entertainment.

For a 10-night international vacation, the average costs are:

• $3,250 is the average cost of a 12-13-night international trip.
• $250-$272 is spent every evening.
• $1,755 is spent on transport.
• $1,368 is the average cost of flights for an international round trip.
• $293 is spent on entertainment.
• $520 is spent on food and drinks.
• $683 is spent on accommodation.

How Much do Millennials Spend on Travel?

• 33% of millennials are willing to spend $5000 or more on a vacation.
• Baby boomers spend $6,600 on travel and take 4-5 vacations a year.
• Millennials are also a generation that travels a lot as they take 35 days of trips a year. Generation Z comes close after as they take 29 days a year.
• More millennials are working to save for a vacation – CHART
• Research shows that millennials intend to take around five vacations a year and three of these are international.
• According to Travelport, millennials are more likely to spend more money on vacations than any other generation.
• $5,400 was the average a Gen-Xer would on travel in 2021
• Baby boomers spend around $6,600 on travel.
• 25% of a Gen-Xers’ budget is spent on flights, this is more than any other age group.
• Gen-Xers’ are more likely to consider other places to stay and spend less on hotels compared to other generations.

How Much to Budget for Food on Vacation?

• $95 billion was spent in cafes, restaurants, and bars whilst traveling in 2021
• $33 is the daily average spent on food on trips within the U.S.
• $132 is spent daily on food for a family of 4 (not including alcohol, tips, and snacks). 80% of this is spent in restaurants. The cost of food for a week on vacation can easily rack up.
• Every day whilst traveling $27 is spent in restaurants and $6 is spent on food prepared themselves.
• The average cost of food per day while traveling internationally is $35 a day, 90% of this is spent devoted to restaurant meals.
• $108 is the average spend on food at restaurants for a 4-day domestic trip.
• The average cost of food per day on a road trip is around $24 if they decide to prepare food to take with them.
• The average cost of food when traveling can add up especially when considering alcohol. 16% of an American’s budget for an international trip is spent on food and alcohol, whereas for domestic trips it is around 27%.
• $378 is the average cost for food in restaurants for a 12-night international vacation.
• 12% of Americans state that they purchase alcohol whilst on vacation.
• 18% of travelers buy drinks and restaurants when traveling both internationally and domestically.
• $75 for an adult and $28 for a child is the average daily cost of eating at Disney Land (U.S.)
• The average cost of food per person on vacation in Hawaii is about $100 per day.

How Much Does an Average Hotel Room Cost?

• $150 is the average cost of hotels for a four-night domestic trip and it is sound $683 for an international vacation.
• 60% of people who travel internationally pay for accommodation.
• The average cost of accommodation per person per year is $2,158.
• Accommodation and lodging account for 26% of total travel expenditures for domestic trips and 21% for international trips.
• The average daily rate of hotels in the U.S. is $99.12 as of September 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this dropped 24.5% from the previous year.
• $45-$100 is the average motel cost per night.
• $160.47 is the average daily rate for an Airbnb rental.
• $262 is the average cost of a hotel in New York per night whereas in Las Vegas you can expect to pay $127.
• $151 is the average hotel price in the UK and it is the most popular destination for Americans.

How Much do People Spend on Entertainment on Vacation?

• In 2021, $43 billion was spent on entertainment whilst traveling.
• On average, holidaymakers will spend $293 on entertainment abroad.
• $180 is spent annually by those who often watch athletic events on vacation.
• $640 is spent annually by those who like to play sports such as gold on vacation.
• $541 is spent on average on movies and other admissions.
• $180 is typically spent on tickets to sporting events.
• $250 is the average cost of other recreational activities.
• $250 is the average cost of entertainment services.
• $105 is the average cost of an adult day ticket to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
• A multi-day pass for Disney’s theme parks can lower the overall cost by around $62 per day for an adult.
• Museum tickets can cost anything between $0-$25.
• A museum pass in Paris can be a good investment as you can gain access to more than 50 museums for less than 12-21 euros (depending on how many days it covers)