The average price of a 7-day trip to Lexington-Fayette is $1,575 for a solo traveler, $2,829 for a couple, and $5,303 for a family of 4. Lexington-Fayette hotels range from $59 to $270 per night with an average of $72, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are between $671 and $947 per person for economy flights and $2,106 to $2,972 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $103 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 Lexington-Fayette, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LEX and stay in a Lexington-Fayette hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 22nd and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lexington-Fayette is usually early September.
Average Lexington-Fayette Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $1,226-$2,261($175-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $103 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $2,470-$4,062($353-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $206 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $114 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $99 to $121 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $3,914-$7,508($559-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $412 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $228 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $139 to $169 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lexington-Fayette
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lexington-Fayette? The cheapest trip to Lexington-Fayette 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 $80 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 Lexington-Fayette for a week is $888-$1,849($127-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $1,476-$2,978($211-$425 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $2,952-$5,524($422-$789 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Lexington-Fayette cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lexington-Fayette Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lexington-Fayette.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $2,917-$9,079($417-$1,297 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $185 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,159 to $2,312 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $4,748-$12,686($678-$1,812 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $370 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,318 to $4,624 for first class
Lodging: $181 to $270 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lexington-Fayette for a week is $9,496-$23,182($1,357-$3,312 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $740 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,636 to $9,248 for first class
Lodging: $362 to $540 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,459 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lexington-Fayette Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lexington-Fayette is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lexington-Fayette 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.
Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette.
Flight Costs to Lexington-Fayette
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $947 average in late July to a low of $671 in early September. Median flight price is $654. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lexington-Fayette our data includes 514 originating airports, and 108 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lexington-Fayette from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,106 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 $196.
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 Lexington-Fayette, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $276, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Lexington-Fayette can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $673 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.