The average price of a 7-day trip to Lexington is $1,673 for a solo traveler, $3,005 for a couple, and $5,633 for a family of 4. Lexington hotels range from $65 to $297 per night with an average of $112, 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 $51 to $120 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, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LEX and stay in a Lexington 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 is usually early September.
Average Lexington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lexington for a week is $1,295-$2,383($185-$340 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $123 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 for a week is $2,560-$4,312($366-$616 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $123 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 for a week is $4,112-$8,056($587-$1,151 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $246 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lexington
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lexington? The cheapest trip to Lexington is about $138 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 $59.
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 for a week is $963-$1,808($138-$258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $434 to $805 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lexington for a week is $1,572-$2,956($225-$422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $868 to $1,610 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $3,144-$5,648($449-$807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,736 to $3,220 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Lexington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lexington 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lexington for a week is $2,892-$10,527($413-$1,504 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $107 to $264 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,033 to $2,343 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lexington for a week is $4,674-$14,718($668-$2,103 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $214 to $528 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,066 to $4,686 for first class
Lodging: $185 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $1,056 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $9,348-$26,904($1,335-$3,843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $428 to $1,056 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,132 to $9,372 for first class
Lodging: $370 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,690 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lexington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lexington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lexington 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Lexington
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 our data includes 514 originating airports, and 108 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lexington 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, 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 can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.