The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Mississippi is $1,340 for a solo traveler, $2,407 for a couple, and $4,512 for a family of 4. Central Mississippi hotels range from $49 to $222 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Key Field Airport (MEI) are between $572 and $922 per person for economy flights and $1,795 to $2,893 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $66 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 Central Mississippi, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEI and stay in a Central Mississippi hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 21st to June 17th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 24th and October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Mississippi is usually early to mid January.
Average Central Mississippi Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $1,032-$1,905($147-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $765 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $2,006-$3,446($287-$492 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,530 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $82 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $93 to $113 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $3,384-$5,994($483-$856 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $3,060 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $164 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $149 to $181 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Mississippi
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Mississippi? The cheapest trip to Central Mississippi is about $111 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 $78 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 $39.
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 Central Mississippi for a week is $775-$1,732($111-$247 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $765 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $1,316-$2,756($188-$394 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,530 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $78 to $118 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $2,632-$5,230($376-$747 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $3,060 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Central Mississippi cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Mississippi Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Central Mississippi.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $2,076-$9,928($297-$1,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $975 to $1,744 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $3,492-$12,596($499-$1,799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,950 to $3,488 for first class
Lodging: $110 to $222 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Mississippi for a week is $6,984-$21,562($998-$3,080 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,900 to $6,976 for first class
Lodging: $220 to $444 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $770 to $1,815 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Mississippi Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Mississippi is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Mississippi 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.
Central Mississippi 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 Central Mississippi 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 Central Mississippi.
Flight Costs to Central Mississippi
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $922 average in mid December to a low of $572 in early to mid January. Median flight price is $471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Mississippi our data includes 68 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Mississippi from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,071 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $257.
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 Central Mississippi, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $350, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Central Mississippi can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $554 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.