The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Lure is $1,686 for a solo traveler, $3,028 for a couple, and $5,677 for a family of 4. Lake Lure hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are between $577 and $908 per person for economy flights and $1,811 to $2,849 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $92 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 Lure, NC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AVL and stay in a Lake Lure hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Lure is usually early September.
Average Lake Lure Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Lure for a week is $1,180-$2,499($169-$357 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $92 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $763 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Lure for a week is $2,246-$4,196($321-$599 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $184 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $1,526 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $104 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $149 to $182 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Lure for a week is $3,628-$7,266($518-$1,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $368 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $3,052 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $208 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $209 to $273 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Lure
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Lure? The cheapest trip to Lake Lure is about $125 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 $56.
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 Lure for a week is $872-$1,946($125-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $361 to $763 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Lure for a week is $1,408-$3,052($201-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $722 to $1,526 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Lure for a week is $2,816-$5,600($402-$800 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,444 to $3,052 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lake Lure cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Lure 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 Lure.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Lure for a week is $2,376-$9,311($339-$1,330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $892 to $1,633 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Lure for a week is $3,870-$12,358($553-$1,765 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,784 to $3,266 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,044 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Lure for a week is $7,740-$21,584($1,106-$3,083 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,568 to $6,532 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $870 to $1,566 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Lure Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Lure is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Lure 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 Lure 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 Lake Lure 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 Lake Lure.
Flight Costs to Lake Lure
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $908 average in late July to a low of $577 in early September. Median flight price is $589. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Lure our data includes 436 originating airports, and 101 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Lure from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,697 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $144.
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 Lake Lure, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $331, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Lure can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $738 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.