Woodstock is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.
How much does it cost to travel to Woodstock?
You should plan to spend around $178 per day on your vacation in Woodstock. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $59 on meals
- $60 on local transportation
- $162 on hotels
A one week trip to Woodstock for two people costs, on average, $2,492. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
Is Woodstock expensive to visit?
Woodstock is a smaller destination that draws visitors with a range of travel styles, spending habits, and budget preferences. You'll find a wide array of accommodation options, such as luxury hotels, mid-range places, or budget-friendly hostels.
You may find Woodstock to be expensive in some places, but there are ways to keep your budget in check, like looking for discounts and coupons.
On average, budget travelers spend $78 per day, mid-range travelers spend $178 per day, and luxury travelers spend around $341 per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Woodstock.
Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Woodstock is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Joshua Tree National Park or Boise.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Woodstock Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Woodstock?
The average Woodstock trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Woodstock travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Woodstock cost?
Woodstock on a Budget
Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation 1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$35
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$81
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$155
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Local Transportation 1
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$26
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$60
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$115
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Food 2
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$26
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$59
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$112
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Entertainment 1
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$15
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$35
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$66
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Alcohol 2
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$5-15
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$11-33
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$21-63
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
It's important to be realistic about your travel budget when visiting Woodstock. Although some travelers believe they can get by on a shoestring budget, most people aren't comfortable with that type of travel. Consider what you enjoy on vacation and how you've traveled in the past. Do you like staying in resorts, hotels, vacation rentals, or hostels? Are dining out and visiting attractions a priority? Your preferences will affect your overall budget and itinerary.
What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?
Although you may consider yourself a budget traveler, unless you're ready to cut out many creature comforts, you'll likely spend much more than the $78 per day that young budget travelers often get by on.
For backpackers, this tight budget typically involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest eateries or fast food joints, using public transportation, and sticking to free attractions.
What Makes You an Average Traveler?
Couples and families traveling for leisure often prefer mid-range hotels, dine at popular eateries, and visit key museums and attractions that require an entry fee. Most visitors to Woodstock will want to visit the major attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. It's important to remember that most activities will cost you money. Consequently, you should anticipate your daily budget to be closer to $178 per person, per day.
What Luxury Travel Looks Like
If you're looking for a complete getaway that features every luxury and a high level of service, plan on a cost of about $341 daily. To enjoy nicer hotels, dine at award-winning venues, indulge in extravagant experiences, and travel around the destination with taxis or private drivers, you'll need to set aside a luxury budget.
Accommodation Budget in Woodstock
The wide range of prices for hotels and accommodation in Woodstock can be very surprising. Some hotels have much higher price tags than others, and in turn offer higher levels of luxury and more amenities. Also, during peak season, prices are much higher. The average price for a hotel room in Woodstock in the off-season is $306, but in the peak travel season it will average around $571. In general, you can expect hotel prices in Woodstock to range from $223 to $858. Hostels are typically much cheaper, especially if you stay in a dorm. Also, note that the average hotel price is not always what travelers will pay (see below). You can save a good bit of money if you travel during the low season or shoulder seasons, as room prices adjust according to the overall demand. Booking in advance can often save you money, too, along with taking advantage of sale prices or special deals.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Woodstock for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $162. For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $81 per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Woodstock? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Woodstock include:
- The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream starting at $239
- Morning Glory B&B starting at $206
Visiting in the low or shoulder season, rather than , will allow you to find cheaper accommodation and fewer tourists.
Transportation Budget in Woodstock
Woodstock does not has a good public transit system.
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On average, past travelers have spent $60 per person, per day, on local transportation in Woodstock. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Woodstock is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$60
If you're driving, make sure your hotel has convenient parking.
How much does it cost to go to Woodstock? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Woodstock will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Woodstock
One of the biggest draws for travelers is the food, so be sure to savor the local flavors.
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While restaurant and meal prices in Woodstock can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Woodstock is $59 per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$59
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Woodstock is around $59 ($59) per person, with previous travelers spending from $26 to $112. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Woodstock are as follows:
- Breakfast: $6 to $18
- Lunch: $9 to $23
- Dinner: $18 to $41
- Coffee: $5
- Fast Food or Street Food: $9
Again, Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road are dotted with shopping and dining opportunities. If you are looking for a quick bite or a sandwich to take along your hike, you can pick up something at a local deli or enjoy a sit down sandwich at a place like Provisions, rated number one restaurant in Woodstock on TripAdvisor. Other top restaurants include Oriole 9, a casual organic cafe, and Garden Cafe which serves a completely Vegan menu. Being a town of the hippie living Woodstock festival spirit, many of the restaurants and groceries have organic and vegan food readily available. Other cuisine options include Mexican, Chinese, Indian, pizza, bakeries, and ice cream.
A lot of hotels include breakfast in their price, but some may add it as an extra charge. The price and quality can differ from one hotel to the next. Being aware of this ahead of time can help you figure out if you'll need to shell out more money. The hotel buffet could be delicious, or you might opt for a more affordable treat at a nearby bakery or cafe.
Take a water bottle along instead of purchasing drinks constantly. This is also an eco-conscious choice.
Before embarking on a tour, ensure you know which meals are included. You might have to pay for some food yourself, and that can add to your travel expenses.
Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Woodstock
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Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Woodstock typically cost an average of $35 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$35
The main part of town is an attraction in itself with eccentric shops and quirky shopkeepers to match. From odd consignment shops, toy stores, and used book sales to those loaded with your hippie needs and souvenirs, the stores of Woodstock can keep one busy for an entire day.
Just up the mountain, however, on Woodstock's outskirts lay some breathtaking sights as well. At the center of town, take Rock City Road to Meads Mountain Road all the way to the very top. Here you will find the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. It is an active monastery for worship and is open to visitors during certain hours. Bright colors and glimmering prayer lanterns decorate the inside of the monastery as well as a giant golden Buddha and cushions for meditation. Visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering.
Also located at the top of this road is the entrance to the Overlook Mountain Trail. Views of the surrounding mountains are a beautiful backdrop for the colorful monastery, but the trail has even more to offer. The hike is about 5 miles round-trip, usually taking about 3 hours to complete. It will bring you past a fire tower open for climbing, jaw-dropping cliff views, and even the ruins of an abandoned Mountain House hotel.
Beyond shopping and dining, the town of Woodstock is also home to a handful of local art galleries. The Center for Photography at Woodstock often holds exhibitions, workshops, and lecture series, featuring the works of contemporary photographers. The headquarters of the Byrdcliffe Guild, also located on Tinker Street, provides artist residencies and holds events like exhibitions and workshops (listed on their website). The Woodstock Artists Association and Museum is located just next door and is committed to exhibiting and collecting work by local artists, and supporting the tradition of Woodstock as a "Colony of the Arts." The town even has a theater called the Woodstock Playhouse, which has staged plays, musicals, concerts & other artistic performances since 1938.
Other activities in the area include exploring the great outdoors, hiking on trails like that of Overlook Mountain or the Shawankgunk Mountains, located about 30 miles south of Woodstock. Being a town of the Catskills, Woodstock sits in a valley of mountain scenery, making it a landscape of breathtaking views as well as a playground for outdoor activities.
Nightlife Budget in Woodstock
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The average person spends about $22 on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Woodstock per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$22
The nightlife is always tempting, but cutting down on drinks is an effective way to manage your travel spending.
Travel cost data last updated: Dec 30, 2024
Traveling in Woodstock
Woodstock in the Catskills, NY
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.
Neighborhoods & Around
The center of town lies at the Village Green where Tinker Street and Mill Hill Road meet with Rock City Road. As mentioned before, this area is the hub for shops and restaurants. A public parking lot and seasonal restrooms are located just off the main drag on Rock City Road. From here, the town is walkable. Most shops and restaurants are located on the main road, however, be sure to keep an eye out for the gems set back a ways. Each shop has its treasures waiting for the right buyer to come in. Things like incense, candles, Himalayan prayers flags and tapestries, knick knacks, shoes, clothing, antiques, books, toys, teas, musical instruments, and just about everything tie dye can be found at the shops of Woodstock. The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, courthouse, CVS pharmacy, grocery stores, and plenty of restaurants are also located in the main part of town.
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