The average price of a 7-day trip to Gardendale is $1,319 for a solo traveler, $2,369 for a couple, and $4,441 for a family of 4. Gardendale hotels range from $51 to $234 per night with an average of $83, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are between $590 and $843 per person for economy flights and $1,851 to $2,645 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $34 to $93 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 Gardendale, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BHM and stay in a Gardendale hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Gardendale is usually early to mid September.
Average Gardendale Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Gardendale for a week is $973-$1,841($139-$263 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $93 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Gardendale for a week is $2,004-$3,504($286-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $186 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $86 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $58 to $70 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Gardendale for a week is $3,022-$6,332($432-$905 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $372 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $172 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $87 to $98 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Gardendale
How cheap can you make a vacation to Gardendale? The cheapest trip to Gardendale is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 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 $46.
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 Gardendale for a week is $796-$1,907($114-$272 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $387 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Gardendale for a week is $1,316-$2,854($188-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $774 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Gardendale for a week is $2,632-$5,324($376-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,548 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Gardendale cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Gardendale Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Gardendale.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Gardendale for a week is $2,370-$8,065($339-$1,152 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $167 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,149 to $1,496 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Gardendale for a week is $4,044-$10,730($578-$1,533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $334 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,298 to $2,992 for first class
Lodging: $116 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Gardendale for a week is $8,088-$19,300($1,155-$2,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $668 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,596 to $5,984 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Gardendale Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Gardendale is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Gardendale 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.
Gardendale 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 Gardendale 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 Gardendale.
Flight Costs to Gardendale
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $843 average in late July to a low of $590 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $535. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Gardendale our data includes 461 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Gardendale from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,256 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 $183.
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 Gardendale, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $253, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Gardendale can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $583 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.