The average price of a 7-day trip to Chattanooga is $1,646 for a solo traveler, $2,956 for a couple, and $5,542 for a family of 4. Chattanooga hotels range from $72 to $327 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 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 $57 to $132 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 Chattanooga, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHA and stay in a Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga is usually early to mid September.
Average Chattanooga Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Chattanooga for a week is $1,252-$2,435($179-$348 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $599 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Chattanooga for a week is $2,280-$4,238($326-$605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $152 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Chattanooga for a week is $3,712-$7,916($530-$1,131 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $304 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Chattanooga
How cheap can you make a vacation to Chattanooga? The cheapest trip to Chattanooga is about $122 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 $80 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 $59.
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 Chattanooga for a week is $856-$1,637($122-$234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $599 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Chattanooga for a week is $1,358-$2,614($194-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,198 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Chattanooga for a week is $2,680-$4,964($383-$709 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,396 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Chattanooga cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Chattanooga Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Chattanooga.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Chattanooga for a week is $2,723-$9,809($389-$1,401 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $277 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $808 to $1,270 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Chattanooga for a week is $4,252-$13,018($607-$1,860 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $554 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,616 to $2,540 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Chattanooga for a week is $8,504-$22,076($1,215-$3,154 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $1,108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,232 to $5,080 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $654 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Chattanooga Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Chattanooga is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga.
Flight Costs to Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga our data includes 335 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $814 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.