The average price of a 7-day trip to Louisiana is $1,065 for a solo traveler, $1,604 for a couple, and $2,840 for a family of 4. Louisiana hotels range from $55 to $251 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $570 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisiana (from all airports) are between $591 and $849 per person for economy flights and $1,856 to $2,666 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $86 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 Louisiana
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Louisiana and stay in a Louisiana hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Louisiana is usually early to mid September.
Average Louisiana Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Louisiana for a week is $1,168-$2,225($167-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $741 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Louisiana for a week is $1,880-$3,567($269-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $823 to $1,481 for economy
Lodging: $77 to $98 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $120 to $147 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Louisiana for a week is $3,760-$6,698($537-$957 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $169 to $345 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,647 to $2,963 for economy
Lodging: $155 to $197 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $178 to $220 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Louisiana
How cheap can you make a vacation to Louisiana? The cheapest trip to Louisiana is about $120 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 $20 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 $47.
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 Louisiana for a week is $841-$2,055($120-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $741 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $141 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Louisiana for a week is $1,399-$3,089($200-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $823 to $1,481 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $141 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Louisiana for a week is $2,793-$5,664($399-$809 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $169 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,647 to $2,963 for economy
Lodging: $93 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $212 to $253 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Louisiana cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Louisiana Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Louisiana.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Louisiana for a week is $2,380-$9,704($340-$1,386 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $85 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,029 to $1,840 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $556 to $1,110 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Louisiana for a week is $4,003-$12,742($572-$1,820 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $170 to $343 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,057 to $3,681 for first class
Lodging: $126 to $251 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $556 to $1,110 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Louisiana for a week is $8,013-$22,118($1,145-$3,160 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $340 to $686 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,115 to $7,362 for first class
Lodging: $253 to $503 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $838 to $1,659 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Louisiana Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Louisiana is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Louisiana 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.
Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
Flight Costs to Louisiana
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $849 average in early January to a low of $591 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $539. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Louisiana our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Louisiana, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $258, so you can easily save about 44% 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 Louisiana can easily cost $316 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $632 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.