The average price of a 7-day trip to Lexington is $1,533 for a solo traveler, $2,753 for a couple, and $5,162 for a family of 4. Lexington hotels range from $57 to $262 per night with an average of $89, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) are between $577 and $812 per person for economy flights and $1,811 to $2,548 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $99 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, SC, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CAE and stay in a Lexington hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lexington is usually mid to late September.
Average Lexington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lexington for a week is $1,280-$2,243($183-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $99 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $698 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 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 $2,424-$3,862($346-$552 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $198 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,396 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $89 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $116 to $142 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $4,064-$6,758($581-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $396 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,792 for economy
Lodging: $176 to $178 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $186 to $199 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 $118 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 $48.
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 $823-$1,666($118-$238 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $381 to $698 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 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 $1,358-$2,672($194-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $762 to $1,396 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 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 $2,716-$5,080($388-$726 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,524 to $2,792 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 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 $2,436-$9,297($348-$1,328 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $188 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $991 to $1,933 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 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 $4,092-$12,546($585-$1,792 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $190 to $376 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,982 to $3,866 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $8,184-$22,068($1,169-$3,153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $380 to $752 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,964 to $7,732 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $524 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,512 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 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 $812 average in late July to a low of $577 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $522. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lexington our data includes 384 originating airports, and 87 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 $5,840 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $185.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. 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 $235, 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 $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $653 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.