The average price of a 7-day trip to Eastern Louisiana is $1,572 for a solo traveler, $2,823 for a couple, and $5,293 for a family of 4. Eastern Louisiana hotels range from $60 to $273 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $470 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are between $614 and $964 per person for economy flights and $1,927 to $3,025 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $112 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 Eastern Louisiana, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSY and stay in a Eastern Louisiana hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Eastern Louisiana is usually early to mid September.
Average Eastern Louisiana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $1,190-$2,276($170-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $790 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $2,328-$4,198($333-$600 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,580 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $96 to $117 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $3,848-$7,688($550-$1,098 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,160 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $154 to $164 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Eastern Louisiana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Eastern Louisiana? The cheapest trip to Eastern Louisiana is about $124 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 $64 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 $49.
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 Eastern Louisiana for a week is $867-$1,609($124-$230 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $790 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $1,440-$2,714($206-$388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,580 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $64 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $2,880-$5,224($411-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,160 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $134 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Eastern Louisiana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Eastern Louisiana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Eastern Louisiana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $2,452-$9,710($350-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $935 to $2,220 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $987 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $4,094-$13,498($585-$1,928 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,870 to $4,440 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $273 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $470 to $987 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Eastern Louisiana for a week is $8,188-$24,626($1,170-$3,518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,740 to $8,880 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $546 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $705 to $1,579 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Eastern Louisiana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Eastern Louisiana is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Eastern Louisiana 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.
Eastern Louisiana 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 Eastern Louisiana 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 Eastern Louisiana.
Flight Costs to Eastern Louisiana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $964 average in early January to a low of $614 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Eastern Louisiana our data includes 701 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Eastern Louisiana from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $8,436 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 $210.
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 Eastern Louisiana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $349, 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 Eastern Louisiana can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $680 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.