The average price of a 7-day trip to Birmingham is $1,606 for a solo traveler, $2,884 for a couple, and $5,407 for a family of 4. Birmingham hotels range from $71 to $326 per night with an average of $105, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) are between $726 and $1,135 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,562 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $114 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 Birmingham, MI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DTW and stay in a Birmingham hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Birmingham is usually early to mid September.
Average Birmingham Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Birmingham for a week is $1,217-$2,345($174-$335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Birmingham for a week is $2,560-$4,460($366-$637 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Birmingham for a week is $3,746-$8,192($535-$1,170 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $113 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Birmingham
How cheap can you make a vacation to Birmingham? The cheapest trip to Birmingham is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $40 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 $61.
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 Birmingham for a week is $867-$1,811($124-$259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $953 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Birmingham for a week is $1,494-$3,142($213-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,906 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $71 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $40 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Birmingham for a week is $2,892-$6,176($413-$882 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,812 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $142 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $64 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Birmingham cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Birmingham Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Birmingham.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Birmingham for a week is $3,296-$16,980($471-$2,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $239 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,279 to $2,707 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $326 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Birmingham for a week is $5,296-$21,360($757-$3,051 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $478 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,558 to $5,414 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $326 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Birmingham for a week is $10,592-$37,680($1,513-$5,383 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $956 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,116 to $10,828 for first class
Lodging: $432 to $652 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Birmingham Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Birmingham is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Birmingham 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.
Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham.
Flight Costs to Birmingham
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,135 average in early January to a low of $726 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $786. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Birmingham our data includes 934 originating airports, and 143 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Birmingham from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,672 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fort Wayne International (FWA) in Fort Wayne, IN (the United States) at an average of just $150.
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 Birmingham, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $409, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Birmingham can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $812 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.