The average price of a 7-day trip to Lexington is $1,831 for a solo traveler, $3,288 for a couple, and $6,165 for a family of 4. Lexington hotels range from $51 to $324 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field Airport (LYH) are between $642 and $902 per person for economy flights and $2,015 to $2,830 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $109 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, VA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LYH and stay in a Lexington hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 23rd to June 17th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to September 30th
- October 29th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lexington is usually late January and early February.
Average Lexington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lexington for a week is $1,284-$2,787($183-$398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $776 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 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 $2,450-$4,578($350-$654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $1,552 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $170 to $208 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $4,092-$8,154($585-$1,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $3,104 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $272 to $333 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 $125 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 $180 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 $41.
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 $875-$2,474($125-$353 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $54 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $440 to $776 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 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 $1,504-$3,628($215-$518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $108 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $880 to $1,552 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $220 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $3,008-$6,596($430-$942 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,760 to $3,104 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $330 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 $2,596-$16,207($371-$2,315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $986 to $2,235 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 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 $4,226-$19,814($604-$2,831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,972 to $4,470 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $324 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lexington for a week is $8,452-$34,588($1,207-$4,941 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,944 to $8,940 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $648 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,360 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 $902 average in mid December to a low of $642 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $545. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lexington our data includes 225 originating airports, and 60 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lexington from an airport like Great Falls International (GTF) in Great Falls, MT (the United States) for an average $7,025 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Charleston AFB/International (CHS) in Charleston, SC (the United States) at an average of just $237.
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 $260, 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 $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $807 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.