The average price of a 7-day trip to Columbus is $1,202 for a solo traveler, $2,159 for a couple, and $4,047 for a family of 4. Columbus hotels range from $47 to $215 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbus Airport (CSG) are between $539 and $794 per person for economy flights and $1,691 to $2,492 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $59 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 Columbus, GA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CSG and stay in a Columbus hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 11th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Columbus is usually early October.
Average Columbus Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Columbus for a week is $968-$1,662($138-$237 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $363 to $715 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Columbus for a week is $1,928-$2,948($275-$421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $726 to $1,430 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $73 to $89 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Columbus for a week is $3,134-$5,460($448-$780 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,452 to $2,860 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $117 to $142 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Columbus
How cheap can you make a vacation to Columbus? The cheapest trip to Columbus is about $106 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 $100 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 $42.
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 Columbus for a week is $741-$1,807($106-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $363 to $715 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Columbus for a week is $1,230-$2,774($176-$396 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $726 to $1,430 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Columbus for a week is $2,460-$5,128($351-$733 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,452 to $2,860 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Columbus cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Columbus Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Columbus.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Columbus for a week is $2,055-$7,367($294-$1,052 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $929 to $1,609 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Columbus for a week is $3,474-$9,718($496-$1,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,858 to $3,218 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $215 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Columbus for a week is $6,948-$17,432($993-$2,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,716 to $6,436 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $430 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Columbus Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Columbus is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Columbus 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.
Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus.
Flight Costs to Columbus
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $794 average in late November to early December to a low of $539 in early October. Median flight price is $398. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Columbus our data includes 105 originating airports, and 57 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Columbus from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $4,961 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $186.
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 Columbus, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $255, so you can easily save about 47% 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 Columbus can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $535 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.