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Choosing an urgent care center over the ER can save you time and money: 1  Average time of an ER visit: 4.5 hours*. 2  Average cost of an ER visit: $2,259**. 3  Average cost of an urgent care center visit: $176**.
1 According to the website Consumer Health Ratings, the cost of an emergency room visit can range anywhere from $1,800 to $5,000. 2  Keep in mind that these prices can include overnight stays, x-rays, blood work and more. The cost would also vary depending on the type of tests that will be performed to the patient; this will vary based on the type of injury or ailment the patient has sustained. 2  On average, plan on spending anywhere from $300 to as much as $1,000 just for a basic emergency room visit.