The average price of a 7-day trip to Central Tennessee is $1,471 for a solo traveler, $2,642 for a couple, and $4,953 for a family of 4. Central Tennessee hotels range from $58 to $267 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nashville International Airport (BNA) are between $572 and $953 per person for economy flights and $1,795 to $2,991 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $95 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 Tennessee, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNA and stay in a Central Tennessee hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Central Tennessee is usually early to mid September.
Average Central Tennessee Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $1,190-$2,143($170-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $848 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $2,332-$3,866($333-$552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,696 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $105 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $3,416-$7,312($488-$1,045 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,392 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $210 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $158 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Central Tennessee
How cheap can you make a vacation to Central Tennessee? The cheapest trip to Central Tennessee is about $114 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 $106 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 $51.
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 Tennessee for a week is $798-$1,972($114-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $848 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $1,290-$3,128($184-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,696 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $106 to $136 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $2,580-$5,848($369-$835 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,392 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $159 to $204 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Central Tennessee cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Central Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $2,274-$8,676($325-$1,239 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $740 to $2,425 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $3,756-$12,564($537-$1,795 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,480 to $4,850 for first class
Lodging: $132 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Central Tennessee for a week is $7,512-$22,254($1,073-$3,179 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,960 to $9,700 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,117 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Central Tennessee Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Central Tennessee is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Central Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
Flight Costs to Central Tennessee
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $953 average in early January to a low of $572 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $598. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Central Tennessee our data includes 720 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Central Tennessee from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,092 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tupelo Regional (TUP) in Tupelo, MS (the United States) at an average of just $104.
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 Tennessee, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $381, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Tennessee can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $664 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.