The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Charles is $1,319 for a solo traveler, $2,369 for a couple, and $4,441 for a family of 4. Lake Charles hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $68, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are between $552 and $740 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,322 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $65 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 Lake Charles, LA, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LCH and stay in a Lake Charles hotel:

  • January 8th to February 25th (except the week of February 12th)
  • April 16th to May 6th
  • May 28th to June 17th
  • August 6th to November 11th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Charles is usually early to mid September.

 

Average Lake Charles Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Lake Charles for a week is $1,197-$1,804($171-$258 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $429 to $629 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Charles for a week is $2,166-$3,110($309-$444 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $858 to $1,258 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Charles for a week is $3,774-$5,512($539-$787 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,716 to $2,516 for economy

Lodging: $158 to $196 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $147 to $192 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Lake Charles

How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Charles? The cheapest trip to Lake Charles is about $119 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 $200 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 Lake Charles for a week is $833-$2,222($119-$317 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $429 to $629 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Charles for a week is $1,402-$3,124($200-$446 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $858 to $1,258 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Charles for a week is $2,804-$5,720($401-$817 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,716 to $2,516 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $320 to $352 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lake Charles cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Lake Charles Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Charles for a week is $2,499-$7,456($357-$1,065 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,231 to $1,308 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Charles for a week is $4,290-$9,632($613-$1,376 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,462 to $2,616 for first class

Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $440 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Charles for a week is $8,580-$16,096($1,226-$2,299 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,924 to $5,232 for first class

Lodging: $236 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $660 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Lake Charles Hotel Prices

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

Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lake Charles.

 

Flight Costs to Lake Charles

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $740 average in mid December to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $488. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Charles our data includes 119 originating airports, and 40 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Charles from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $7,427 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (IAH) in Houston, TX (the United States) at an average of just $306.

 

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 Lake Charles, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $188, so you can easily save about 34% 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 Lake Charles can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $591 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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