The average price of a 7-day trip to Horse Cave is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. Horse Cave hotels range from $42 to $190 per night with an average of $45, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are between $552 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 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 Horse Cave, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDF and stay in a Horse Cave hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Horse Cave is usually early to mid September.
Average Horse Cave Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Horse Cave for a week is $945-$1,973($135-$282 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Horse Cave for a week is $1,900-$3,498($271-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $105 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Horse Cave for a week is $3,084-$6,254($441-$893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Horse Cave
How cheap can you make a vacation to Horse Cave? The cheapest trip to Horse Cave is about $99 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 $240 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 $35.
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 Horse Cave for a week is $695-$2,722($99-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $818 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Horse Cave for a week is $1,180-$3,764($169-$538 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,636 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $42 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $240 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Horse Cave for a week is $2,360-$6,520($337-$931 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,272 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $84 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $336 to $392 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Horse Cave cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Horse Cave Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Horse Cave.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Horse Cave for a week is $1,987-$8,060($284-$1,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $143 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $933 to $1,767 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Horse Cave for a week is $3,410-$10,828($487-$1,547 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $286 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,866 to $3,534 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Horse Cave for a week is $6,820-$19,010($974-$2,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $572 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,732 to $7,068 for first class
Lodging: $188 to $380 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Horse Cave Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Horse Cave is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Horse Cave 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.
Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Horse Cave.
Flight Costs to Horse Cave
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Horse Cave our data includes 508 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Horse Cave from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,841 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 $193.
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 Horse Cave, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $357, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Horse Cave can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $473 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.