The average price of a 7-day trip to Kentucky is $1,124 for a solo traveler, $1,724 for a couple, and $3,227 for a family of 4. Kentucky hotels range from $58 to $265 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $170 to $640 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kentucky (from all airports) are between $615 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,931 to $2,854 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $89 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 Kentucky
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Kentucky and stay in a Kentucky hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Kentucky is usually early to mid September.
Average Kentucky Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Kentucky for a week is $1,169-$2,376($167-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Kentucky for a week is $1,865-$3,787($266-$541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $179 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $761 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $133 to $162 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Kentucky for a week is $3,729-$7,083($533-$1,012 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $358 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,521 to $3,125 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $203 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $198 to $242 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Kentucky
How cheap can you make a vacation to Kentucky? The cheapest trip to Kentucky is about $119 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $50.
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 Kentucky for a week is $834-$2,103($119-$300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $380 to $781 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Kentucky for a week is $1,369-$3,192($196-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $761 to $1,562 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $139 to $169 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Kentucky for a week is $2,731-$5,869($390-$838 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,521 to $3,125 for economy
Lodging: $99 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $207 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Kentucky cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Kentucky Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Kentucky.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Kentucky for a week is $2,403-$10,991($343-$1,570 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $179 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $969 to $1,992 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $642 to $1,291 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Kentucky for a week is $4,001-$14,230($572-$2,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $357 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,937 to $3,985 for first class
Lodging: $134 to $265 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $642 to $1,291 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Kentucky for a week is $8,002-$24,667($1,143-$3,524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $714 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,874 to $7,969 for first class
Lodging: $268 to $529 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $965 to $1,950 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Kentucky Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Kentucky is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Kentucky 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.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
Flight Costs to Kentucky
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $615 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $600. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Kentucky our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Kentucky, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $294, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Kentucky can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $659 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.