The average price of a 7-day trip to Downtown Memphis is $1,568 for a solo traveler, $2,816 for a couple, and $5,279 for a family of 4. Downtown Memphis hotels range from $67 to $205 per night with an average of $126, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Memphis International Airport (MEM) are between $600 and $895 per person for economy flights and $1,883 to $2,809 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $108 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 Memphis, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEM and stay in a Downtown Memphis hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Downtown Memphis is usually mid to late September.
Average Downtown Memphis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $1,156-$2,462($165-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $806 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $2,292-$4,202($327-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,612 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $94 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $3,424-$8,048($489-$1,150 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $3,224 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $300 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 Downtown Memphis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Downtown Memphis? The cheapest trip to Downtown Memphis is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $56.
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 Memphis for a week is $674-$1,565($96-$224 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $806 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $1,228-$2,728($175-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,612 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $2,396-$5,456($342-$779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $3,224 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $90 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Downtown Memphis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Downtown Memphis 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 Memphis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $2,363-$8,940($338-$1,277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $81 to $205 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $2,225 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $3,688-$12,600($527-$1,800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $162 to $410 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $4,450 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Downtown Memphis for a week is $7,376-$22,032($1,054-$3,147 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $324 to $820 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,032 to $8,900 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Downtown Memphis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Downtown Memphis is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Downtown Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis.
Flight Costs to Downtown Memphis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $895 average in late July to a low of $600 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Downtown Memphis our data includes 517 originating airports, and 127 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Downtown Memphis from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $4,722 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Wednesday, 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 Memphis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, so you can easily save about 49% 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 Memphis can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $764 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.