The average price of a 7-day trip to Albany is $1,408 for a solo traveler, $2,529 for a couple, and $4,741 for a family of 4. Albany hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) are between $575 and $864 per person for economy flights and $1,804 to $2,711 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $88 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 Albany, GA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ABY and stay in a Albany hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Albany is usually early October.
Average Albany Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Albany for a week is $968-$2,040($138-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $2,000-$3,650($286-$521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $59 to $72 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $3,164-$6,780($452-$969 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Albany
How cheap can you make a vacation to Albany? The cheapest trip to Albany is about $111 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 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 $43.
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 Albany for a week is $775-$2,140($111-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $1,292-$3,140($185-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $2,584-$5,596($369-$799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $256 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Albany cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Albany Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Albany.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Albany for a week is $2,232-$10,155($319-$1,451 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,048 to $1,468 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Albany for a week is $3,756-$12,918($537-$1,845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,096 to $2,936 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $7,512-$21,402($1,073-$3,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,192 to $5,872 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,725 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Albany Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Albany is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Albany 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.
Albany 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 Albany 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Albany.
Flight Costs to Albany
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $864 average in mid December to a low of $575 in early October. Median flight price is $409. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Albany our data includes 75 originating airports, and 46 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Albany from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,256 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $192.
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 Albany, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $289, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Albany can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $576 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.