Is Hershey Expensive?

Is Hershey expensive to visit?

Hershey is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $212. Compared to the rest of North America, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in North America for its travel costs, comparable to places like Key Largo and Mexico City.

How expensive is Hershey?

The average cost of traveling to Hershey can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $212 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Hershey here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Hershey?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Hershey will cost around $636 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $1,272.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Hershey?

On average, a one week trip to Hershey costs about $1,485 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,969.

Is it expensive to backpack in Hershey?

Hershey is often overlooked by backpackers, as there is a very limited selection of hostels. Because there aren't any hostels and few other amenities that cater to backpackers, prices might be higher than you'd expect. This is particularly true for solo travelers who many have to pay the full cost for a hotel room. To save money, look for budget hotels in convenient locations.

Are hotels expensive in Hershey?

Hotel prices in Hershey are very affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $117 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average $195 a night and two star hotels average $95 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Hershey
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
4 stars 1 $164
3 stars 8 $195
2 stars 25 $95

1620 Sand Beach Road, Hershey
Overall Rating 9.7
409 South Lingle Avenue, Hershey
Overall Rating 9.6

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Hershey?

Activities and things to do in Hershey can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $53 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $55.

    • Skip the Line: AACA Museum Admission Ticket: $25

    Is food expensive in Hershey?

    Food in Hershey can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $61 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $58. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    Is transportation expensive in Hershey?

    Local transportation in Hershey can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $49 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $46. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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    We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



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