The average price of a 7-day trip to Cave City is $1,336 for a solo traveler, $2,399 for a couple, and $4,498 for a family of 4. Cave City hotels range from $54 to $217 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are between $552 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $65 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 Cave City, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDF and stay in a Cave City hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cave City is usually early to mid September.
Average Cave City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cave City for a week is $1,081-$1,903($154-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $800 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cave City for a week is $2,106-$3,376($301-$482 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,600 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $88 to $108 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cave City for a week is $3,406-$6,058($487-$865 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,200 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $173 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cave City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cave City? The cheapest trip to Cave City is about $110 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 $240 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 Cave City for a week is $769-$2,672($110-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $800 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cave City for a week is $1,268-$3,724($181-$532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,600 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $270 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cave City for a week is $2,536-$6,800($362-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,200 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $384 to $432 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Cave City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cave City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cave City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cave City for a week is $2,291-$10,135($327-$1,448 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $137 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,089 to $2,048 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cave City for a week is $3,940-$13,142($563-$1,877 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $274 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,178 to $4,096 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cave City for a week is $7,880-$23,434($1,126-$3,348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $548 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,356 to $8,192 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,901 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cave City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cave City is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cave City 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.
Cave City 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 Cave City 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 Cave City.
Flight Costs to Cave City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cave City our data includes 508 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cave City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,841 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 $193.
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 Cave City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $357, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Cave City can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $540 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.