The average price of a 7-day trip to Lexington is $1,598 for a solo traveler, $2,870 for a couple, and $5,380 for a family of 4. Lexington hotels range from $60 to $274 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are between $642 and $963 per person for economy flights and $2,015 to $3,022 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $104 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, OH, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CMH and stay in a Lexington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lexington is usually early to mid September.
Average Lexington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lexington for a week is $1,350-$2,305($193-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $809 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $101 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 Lexington for a week is $2,586-$4,150($369-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,618 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $101 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 Lexington for a week is $3,984-$7,378($569-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,236 for economy
Lodging: $196 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $156 to $205 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 $127 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 $120 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 $54.
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 $890-$2,084($127-$298 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $405 to $809 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,456-$3,208($208-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $810 to $1,618 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $2,912-$5,840($416-$834 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,620 to $3,236 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder 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 $2,657-$9,823($380-$1,403 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $198 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,057 to $1,885 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 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 $4,498-$13,094($643-$1,871 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $396 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,114 to $3,770 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,092 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $8,996-$22,258($1,285-$3,180 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $792 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,228 to $7,540 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $728 to $1,529 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lexington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lexington is 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lexington.
Flight Costs to Lexington
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $963 average in late July to a low of $642 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $695. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lexington our data includes 653 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lexington from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,707 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, NC (the United States) at an average of just $167.
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 $322, so you can easily save about 50% 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 $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $682 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.