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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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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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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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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.