The average price of a 7-day trip to Albany is $1,670 for a solo traveler, $2,999 for a couple, and $5,623 for a family of 4. Albany hotels range from $67 to $303 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $660 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are between $548 and $870 per person for economy flights and $1,720 to $2,730 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $96 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, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Albany hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Albany is usually early to mid September.
Average Albany Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Albany for a week is $1,338-$2,458($191-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $748 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 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 $2,412-$4,122($345-$589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,496 for economy
Lodging: $105 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $141 to $173 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $4,014-$7,132($573-$1,019 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,992 for economy
Lodging: $210 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $197 to $242 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 $126 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 $260 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 $57.
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 $882-$2,778($126-$397 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $748 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 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 $1,422-$3,876($203-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,496 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $2,844-$6,912($406-$987 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $2,992 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $364 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult 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 $2,579-$10,580($368-$1,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,022 to $1,975 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,188 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 $4,252-$14,032($607-$2,005 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,044 to $3,950 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $660 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Albany for a week is $8,504-$24,500($1,215-$3,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,088 to $7,900 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $990 to $1,782 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Albany Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Albany is much higher 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 $870 average in late July to a low of $548 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Albany our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Albany from an airport like Wattay International (VTE) in Vientiane (Laos) for an average $6,434 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like St Pete Clearwater International (PIE) in St. Petersburg, FL (the United States) at an average of just $181.
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 Tuesday. 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 $322, so you can easily save about 59% 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 $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $756 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.