The average price of a 7-day trip to Johnson City is $1,408 for a solo traveler, $2,529 for a couple, and $4,741 for a family of 4. Johnson City hotels range from $52 to $235 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tri Cities Airport (TRI) are between $514 and $800 per person for economy flights and $1,613 to $2,510 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $96 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 Johnson City, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TRI and stay in a Johnson City hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Johnson City is usually early to mid September.
Average Johnson City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Johnson City for a week is $969-$2,088($138-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $96 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $323 to $648 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Johnson City for a week is $1,996-$3,712($285-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $192 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $1,296 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $104 to $128 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Johnson City for a week is $3,228-$6,456($461-$922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $384 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $2,592 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $146 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Johnson City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Johnson City? The cheapest trip to Johnson City is about $104 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 $44.
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 Johnson City for a week is $727-$1,821($104-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $323 to $648 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Johnson City for a week is $1,190-$2,742($170-$392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $646 to $1,296 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Johnson City for a week is $2,380-$4,944($340-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,292 to $2,592 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Johnson City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Johnson City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Johnson City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Johnson City for a week is $2,227-$12,020($318-$1,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $211 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,471 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Johnson City for a week is $3,680-$14,968($526-$2,138 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $422 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,942 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $235 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,512 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Johnson City for a week is $7,360-$26,306($1,051-$3,758 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $844 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $5,884 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $470 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,080 to $2,419 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Johnson City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Johnson City is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Johnson City 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.
Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City.
Flight Costs to Johnson City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $800 average in late July to a low of $514 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $479. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Johnson City our data includes 295 originating airports, and 88 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Johnson City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $4,960 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 $132.
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 Johnson City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Johnson City can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $586 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.