The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Chattanooga is $1,624 for a solo traveler, $2,917 for a couple, and $5,468 for a family of 4. Downtown 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 $56 to $119 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 Downtown Chattanooga, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHA and stay in a Downtown 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 Downtown Chattanooga is usually early to mid September.
Average Downtown Chattanooga Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $1,245-$2,403($178-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $119 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $658 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 Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $2,266-$4,056($324-$579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $238 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,316 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 Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $3,684-$7,788($526-$1,113 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $476 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,632 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $304 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Downtown Chattanooga
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Chattanooga? The cheapest trip to Downtown Chattanooga is about $121 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 $57.
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 Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $844-$1,636($121-$234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $658 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $1,346-$2,672($192-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,316 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $2,692-$5,008($385-$715 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,632 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Chattanooga cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown 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 Downtown Chattanooga.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $2,812-$9,023($402-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $226 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $757 to $1,441 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $4,430-$12,046($633-$1,721 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $452 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,514 to $2,882 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $327 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Chattanooga for a week is $8,860-$21,692($1,266-$3,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $904 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,028 to $5,764 for first class
Lodging: $398 to $654 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,600 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Chattanooga Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Chattanooga is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown 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.
Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Chattanooga.
Flight Costs to Downtown 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 Downtown Chattanooga our data includes 335 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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.