The average price of a 7-day trip to Blue Ridge is $1,704 for a solo traveler, $3,060 for a couple, and $5,737 for a family of 4. Blue Ridge hotels range from $67 to $303 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lovell Field Airport (CHA) are between $471 and $739 per person for economy flights and $1,478 to $2,319 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $55 to $118 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 Blue Ridge, GA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHA and stay in a Blue Ridge hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Blue Ridge is usually early to mid September.
Average Blue Ridge Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $1,166-$2,560($167-$366 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $2,180-$4,258($311-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $154 to $188 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $3,728-$7,528($533-$1,075 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $216 to $282 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Blue Ridge
How cheap can you make a vacation to Blue Ridge? The cheapest trip to Blue Ridge is about $121 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 $60 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 $60.
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 Blue Ridge for a week is $848-$1,436($121-$205 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $606 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $1,336-$2,392($191-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,212 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $2,528-$4,628($361-$661 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,424 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Blue Ridge cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Blue Ridge Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Blue Ridge.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $2,566-$9,102($367-$1,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $770 to $1,570 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $4,148-$12,156($593-$1,737 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $232 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,540 to $3,140 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Blue Ridge for a week is $8,296-$20,682($1,185-$2,955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $464 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,080 to $6,280 for first class
Lodging: $328 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Blue Ridge Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Blue Ridge is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Blue Ridge 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.
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge.
Flight Costs to Blue Ridge
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $739 average in late July to a low of $471 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $411. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Blue Ridge our data includes 335 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Blue Ridge from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,369 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 $155.
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 Blue Ridge, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $268, 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 Blue Ridge 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.