The average price of a 7-day trip to Bessemer is $1,344 for a solo traveler, $2,414 for a couple, and $4,525 for a family of 4. Bessemer hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are between $590 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $70 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 Bessemer, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BHM and stay in a Bessemer hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bessemer is usually early to mid September.
Average Bessemer Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bessemer for a week is $1,061-$1,898($152-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $742 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bessemer for a week is $2,120-$3,332($303-$476 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,484 for economy
Lodging: $68 to $85 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $91 to $111 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bessemer for a week is $3,428-$5,996($490-$857 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,968 for economy
Lodging: $136 to $170 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $178 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bessemer
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bessemer? The cheapest trip to Bessemer is about $113 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 $45.
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 Bessemer for a week is $790-$2,088($113-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $742 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bessemer for a week is $1,310-$3,096($187-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,484 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bessemer for a week is $2,620-$5,652($374-$807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,968 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Bessemer cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bessemer Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bessemer.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bessemer for a week is $2,408-$8,818($344-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,130 to $1,551 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bessemer for a week is $4,126-$11,300($589-$1,614 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,260 to $3,102 for first class
Lodging: $115 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bessemer for a week is $8,252-$18,796($1,179-$2,685 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,520 to $6,204 for first class
Lodging: $230 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bessemer Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bessemer is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bessemer 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.
Bessemer 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer.
Flight Costs to Bessemer
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $590 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $535. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bessemer our data includes 461 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bessemer from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,256 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 $183.
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 Bessemer, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Bessemer 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.