The average price of a 7-day trip to Helen is $1,735 for a solo traveler, $3,116 for a couple, and $5,842 for a family of 4. Helen hotels range from $58 to $263 per night with an average of $82, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are between $730 and $1,171 per person for economy flights and $2,291 to $3,675 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $90 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 Helen, GA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ATL and stay in a Helen hotel:

  • January 15th to March 11th
  • April 16th to April 29th
  • August 6th to November 25th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Helen is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Helen Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Helen for a week is $1,186-$2,575($169-$368 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $429 to $949 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $136 to $166 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Helen for a week is $2,518-$4,598($360-$657 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $858 to $1,898 for economy

Lodging: $76 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $136 to $166 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Helen for a week is $3,832-$7,810($547-$1,116 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,716 to $3,796 for economy

Lodging: $152 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $218 to $249 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Helen

How cheap can you make a vacation to Helen? The cheapest trip to Helen is about $128 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 $120 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 $52.

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 Helen for a week is $895-$2,097($128-$300 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $429 to $949 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Helen for a week is $1,478-$3,354($211-$479 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $858 to $1,898 for economy

Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Helen for a week is $2,956-$6,288($422-$898 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,716 to $3,796 for economy

Lodging: $104 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is harder to travel to Helen cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Helen Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Helen.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Helen for a week is $2,525-$10,028($361-$1,433 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $189 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,141 to $2,657 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Helen for a week is $4,240-$14,008($606-$2,001 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $378 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,282 to $5,314 for first class

Lodging: $135 to $263 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Helen for a week is $8,480-$24,992($1,211-$3,570 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $756 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,564 to $10,628 for first class

Lodging: $270 to $526 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $896 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Helen Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Helen is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Helen 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.

Helen 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Helen 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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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Helen.

 

Flight Costs to Helen

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,171 average in early January to a low of $730 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $782. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Helen our data includes 1,083 originating airports, and 153 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Helen from an airport like Gan Island (GAN) in Gan Island (the Maldives) for an average $14,117 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, AL (the United States) at an average of just $128.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Helen, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $441, so you can easily save about 60% 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 Helen can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $655 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.

 

 

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