The average price of a 7-day trip to Alabama is $986 for a solo traveler, $1,480 for a couple, and $2,507 for a family of 4. Alabama hotels range from $55 to $247 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $570 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Alabama (from all airports) are between $561 and $809 per person for economy flights and $1,762 to $2,540 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $84 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Alabama

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Alabama and stay in a Alabama hotel:

  • January 8th to March 4th
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • August 6th to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Alabama is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Alabama Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Alabama for a week is $1,110-$2,075($159-$296 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $373 to $695 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Alabama for a week is $1,777-$3,366($254-$481 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $169 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $746 to $1,391 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $108 to $132 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Alabama for a week is $3,553-$6,334($508-$905 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $165 to $337 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,492 to $2,781 for economy

Lodging: $151 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $163 to $199 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Alabama

How cheap can you make a vacation to Alabama? The cheapest trip to Alabama is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $46.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Alabama for a week is $796-$2,098($114-$300 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $373 to $695 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $156 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Alabama for a week is $1,309-$3,081($187-$440 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $746 to $1,391 for economy

Lodging: $46 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $156 to $186 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Alabama for a week is $2,624-$5,603($375-$800 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $164 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,492 to $2,781 for economy

Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $233 to $279 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Alabama cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Alabama Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Alabama.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Alabama for a week is $2,243-$9,423($320-$1,346 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $925 to $1,750 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,084 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Alabama for a week is $3,742-$12,342($535-$1,763 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,850 to $3,500 for first class

Lodging: $124 to $247 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $540 to $1,084 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Alabama for a week is $7,491-$21,443($1,070-$3,063 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $667 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,701 to $7,000 for first class

Lodging: $249 to $495 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $815 to $1,629 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Alabama Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Alabama is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Alabama due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Alabama Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Alabama hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Alabama.

 

Flight Costs to Alabama

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $809 average in late July to a low of $561 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $494. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Alabama our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Alabama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $248, so you can easily save about 44% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Alabama can easily cost $308 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $617 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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