The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Payne is $1,250 for a solo traveler, $2,245 for a couple, and $4,209 for a family of 4. Fort Payne hotels range from $55 to $251 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $640 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 $41 to $75 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 Fort Payne, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CHA and stay in a Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne is usually early to mid September.
Average Fort Payne Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Payne for a week is $1,074-$1,757($153-$251 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $650 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Payne for a week is $1,990-$3,110($284-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,300 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $93 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $79 to $97 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Payne for a week is $3,066-$5,816($438-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $186 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $111 to $136 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Payne
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Payne? The cheapest trip to Fort Payne is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 6% 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 $47.
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 Fort Payne for a week is $742-$1,664($106-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $313 to $650 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Payne for a week is $1,202-$2,608($172-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $626 to $1,300 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Payne for a week is $2,404-$4,928($343-$704 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,252 to $2,600 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Fort Payne cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Payne Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Payne.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Payne for a week is $2,075-$11,025($296-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $723 to $1,632 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Payne for a week is $3,400-$13,602($486-$1,943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,446 to $3,264 for first class
Lodging: $125 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $640 to $1,408 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Payne for a week is $6,800-$23,826($971-$3,404 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,892 to $6,528 for first class
Lodging: $250 to $502 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $2,253 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Payne Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Payne is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Payne 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.
Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Fort Payne.
Flight Costs to Fort Payne
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 Fort Payne our data includes 335 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $627 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.