The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia is $1,509 for a solo traveler, $2,710 for a couple, and $5,081 for a family of 4. Columbia hotels range from $53 to $241 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $640 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 $41 to $91 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 Columbia, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNA and stay in a Columbia 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 Columbia is usually early to mid September.
Average Columbia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $1,075-$2,264($154-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $2,168-$3,978($310-$568 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $109 to $133 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,400-$7,142($486-$1,020 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $153 to $213 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Columbia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Columbia? The cheapest trip to Columbia is about $108 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 $180 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 $46.
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 Columbia for a week is $754-$2,309($108-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $338 to $829 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $1,232-$3,418($176-$488 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $676 to $1,658 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $2,464-$6,236($352-$891 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,352 to $3,316 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Columbia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Columbia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Columbia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $2,316-$10,124($331-$1,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $164 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $994 to $2,064 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Columbia for a week is $3,912-$13,336($559-$1,905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $328 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,988 to $4,128 for first class
Lodging: $120 to $241 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,152 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $7,824-$22,526($1,118-$3,218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $656 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,976 to $8,256 for first class
Lodging: $240 to $482 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,024 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbia is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Columbia 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.
Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia.
Flight Costs to Columbia
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 Columbia our data includes 720 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia 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 Columbia, 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 Columbia can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $602 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.