The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbia is $1,273 for a solo traveler, $2,286 for a couple, and $4,286 for a family of 4. Columbia hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $73, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $280 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) are between $593 and $784 per person for economy flights and $1,861 to $2,460 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $83 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, MS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIB and stay in a Columbia hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to June 24th (except the weeks of April 30th, May 14th and May 21st)
- August 13th to October 21st (except the week of August 20th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Columbia is usually mid to late September.
Average Columbia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbia for a week is $1,043-$1,783($149-$255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 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 $2,010-$3,258($287-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $3,092-$5,920($442-$846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $108 to $132 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 $109 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 $280 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 $38.
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 $762-$2,712($109-$387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 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 $1,296-$3,624($185-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $2,592-$6,528($370-$933 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $480 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $2,139-$6,602($306-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $1,800 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 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 $3,672-$9,508($525-$1,358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $3,600 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $280 to $616 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbia for a week is $7,344-$17,168($1,049-$2,453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,648 to $7,200 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $392 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbia is slightly lower 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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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Columbia.
Flight Costs to Columbia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $784 average in mid December to a low of $593 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $408. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Columbia our data includes 71 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbia from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,173 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Austin – Bergstrom International (AUS) in Austin, TX (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 Columbia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $190, so you can easily save about 32% 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 $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $510 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.