The average price of a 7-day trip to Knoxville is $1,674 for a solo traveler, $3,007 for a couple, and $5,636 for a family of 4. Knoxville hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are between $774 and $1,296 per person for economy flights and $2,429 to $4,067 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $79 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 Knoxville, MD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IAD and stay in a Knoxville hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 23rd to June 3rd (except the week of May 7th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Knoxville is usually mid to late September.
Average Knoxville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Knoxville for a week is $1,204-$2,461($172-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,140 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 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 Knoxville for a week is $2,604-$4,466($372-$638 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,280 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $94 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 Knoxville for a week is $3,964-$7,900($566-$1,129 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,560 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $179 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Knoxville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Knoxville? The cheapest trip to Knoxville is about $127 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 $100 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 Knoxville for a week is $886-$2,154($127-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $463 to $1,140 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Knoxville for a week is $1,496-$3,588($214-$513 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $2,280 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Knoxville for a week is $2,992-$6,744($427-$963 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $4,560 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Knoxville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Knoxville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Knoxville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Knoxville for a week is $2,534-$9,706($362-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $150 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,148 to $3,112 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Knoxville for a week is $4,312-$13,868($616-$1,981 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $300 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,296 to $6,224 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Knoxville for a week is $8,624-$24,964($1,232-$3,566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $600 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,592 to $12,448 for first class
Lodging: $252 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,386 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Knoxville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Knoxville is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Knoxville 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.
Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville.
Flight Costs to Knoxville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,296 average in early January to a low of $774 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $819. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Knoxville our data includes 1,471 originating airports, and 190 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Knoxville from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $9,851 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) in Staunton, VA (the United States) at an average of just $151.
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 Knoxville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $522, so you can easily save about 67% 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 Knoxville can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $635 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.