The average price of a 7-day trip to Asheville is $1,865 for a solo traveler, $3,350 for a couple, and $6,279 for a family of 4. Asheville hotels range from $80 to $366 per night with an average of $156, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are between $577 and $908 per person for economy flights and $1,811 to $2,849 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $145 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 Asheville, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVL and stay in a Asheville hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Asheville is usually early September.
Average Asheville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Asheville for a week is $1,326-$2,726($189-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $145 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $817 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Asheville for a week is $2,532-$4,740($362-$677 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $290 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $1,634 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $149 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Asheville for a week is $4,122-$9,116($589-$1,302 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $580 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $3,268 for economy
Lodging: $184 to $298 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $183 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Asheville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Asheville? The cheapest trip to Asheville is about $143 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 $100 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 $72.
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 Asheville for a week is $1,003-$1,964($143-$281 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $61 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $817 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Asheville for a week is $1,574-$3,208($225-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $122 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $1,634 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Asheville for a week is $3,148-$6,056($450-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $244 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $3,268 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $160 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $180 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Asheville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Asheville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Asheville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Asheville for a week is $2,987-$10,852($427-$1,550 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $276 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $895 to $2,320 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $366 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Asheville for a week is $4,666-$15,104($667-$2,158 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $552 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,790 to $4,640 for first class
Lodging: $218 to $366 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Asheville for a week is $9,332-$26,248($1,333-$3,750 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $1,104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,580 to $9,280 for first class
Lodging: $436 to $732 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Asheville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Asheville is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Asheville 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.
Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville.
Flight Costs to Asheville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $908 average in late July to a low of $577 in early September. Median flight price is $589. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Asheville our data includes 436 originating airports, and 101 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Asheville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,697 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $144.
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 Asheville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $331, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Asheville can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $913 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.