The average price of a 7-day trip to Arkansas is $979 for a solo traveler, $1,521 for a couple, and $2,551 for a family of 4. Arkansas hotels range from $50 to $229 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Arkansas (from all airports) are between $590 and $868 per person for economy flights and $1,853 to $2,726 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $80 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 Arkansas
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Arkansas and stay in a Arkansas hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Arkansas is usually mid to late September.
Average Arkansas Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Arkansas for a week is $1,053-$2,058($150-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $80 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Arkansas for a week is $1,717-$3,365($245-$481 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $159 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $101 to $124 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Arkansas for a week is $3,420-$6,358($489-$908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $149 to $318 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,591 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $131 to $175 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $151 to $186 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Arkansas
How cheap can you make a vacation to Arkansas? The cheapest trip to Arkansas is about $113 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 $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 Arkansas for a week is $789-$2,226($113-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $398 to $754 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $172 to $201 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Arkansas for a week is $1,320-$3,246($189-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $796 to $1,508 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $172 to $201 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Arkansas for a week is $2,639-$5,880($377-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,591 to $3,016 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $101 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $260 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Arkansas cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Arkansas Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Arkansas.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Arkansas for a week is $2,177-$8,563($311-$1,223 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $159 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $956 to $1,930 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $457 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Arkansas for a week is $3,659-$11,606($523-$1,658 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $318 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,913 to $3,860 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $229 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $457 to $920 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Arkansas for a week is $7,319-$20,409($1,046-$2,916 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $301 to $636 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,826 to $7,719 for first class
Lodging: $231 to $458 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $686 to $1,373 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Arkansas Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Arkansas is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Arkansas 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.
Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
Flight Costs to Arkansas
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $868 average in late July to a low of $590 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $542. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Arkansas 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 Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Arkansas, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $278, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Arkansas can easily cost $286 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $570 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.