Should you visit Berkshires or Woodstock?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Berkshires and Woodstock can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Berkshires
The Berkshires are a popular highland destination in the western part of Massachusetts and northwest Connecticut. The region has scenic landscape, hiking, lakes, recreational opportunities and other outdoor experiences. The Berkshires also has an impressive cultural scene with music, arts, museums, and live theaters.
The Berkshires can be a bit expensive to visit if you stay at a luxury resort and take advantage of the award winning restaurants in the area. Alternatively, the experience can be equally rewarding by camping, picnicking, and spending your time hiking and enjoying the beautiful natural setting.
Woodstock
While this town does lend its name to the 1969 Woodstock Festival, the legendary event was actually held on a dairy farm almost 60 miles away in Bethel, NY. So if you are looking to see the field where it all happened and a museum dedicated to its history, you will need to take a day trip outside of town.
Woodstock, New York, however, does stay true to the spirit of the arts. Since 1903, the place lay home to Byrdcliffe Art Colony, the oldest of its kind in the nation, and even attracted artists of the Hudson River School during the late 1800s. Today, artists from all disciplines—visual, ceramic, music, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry—take up residence at the colony and have works displayed in galleries open in the main part of town.
Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are lined with a mix of restaurants and shops all teeming with the essence of hippie living, arts, and spirituality. From shops selling Woodstock paraphernalia, incense, and Himalayan products, to yoga studios, vegan restaurants, and local art galleries—the town of Woodstock is one dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Woodstock Festival and the arts alive.
Which city is cheaper, Woodstock or Berkshires?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Berkshires is $38 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The cost of a taxi ride in Woodstock is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $48 per person, per day, on local transportation in Woodstock.
Entertainment
Berkshires's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Entertainment and activities in Woodstock typically cost an average of $28 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Woodstock
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Woodstock are as follows:
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Kancamagus Scenic Highway Self-Driving Audio Tour:
$2.50
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Day Tour through Stowe, Vermont:
$131
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A Unique Lifecasting Experience in Woodstock:
$256
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Berkshires may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $18 on alcoholic beverages in Woodstock per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Woodstock
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Woodstock:
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Brewery & Spirits Tour:
$131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berkshires and Woodstock, we can see that Berkshires is more expensive. And not only is Woodstock much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Woodstock would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Woodstock and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Berkshires would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berkshires than you might in Woodstock.
