The average price of a 7-day trip to Louisville is $2,645 for a solo traveler, $4,750 for a couple, and $8,906 for a family of 4. Louisville hotels range from $84 to $381 per night with an average of $107, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport (SDF) are between $552 and $909 per person for economy flights and $1,732 to $2,852 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $72 to $118 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 Louisville, KY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDF and stay in a Louisville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Louisville is usually early to mid September.
Average Louisville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Louisville for a week is $1,387-$4,248($198-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $363 to $443 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Louisville for a week is $2,622-$6,128($375-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $124 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $363 to $443 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $4,528-$10,080($647-$1,440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $248 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $508 to $620 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Louisville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Louisville? The cheapest trip to Louisville is about $149 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 $100 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 $74.
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 Louisville for a week is $1,041-$1,985($149-$284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $63 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $764 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Louisville for a week is $1,638-$3,190($234-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $126 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,528 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $84 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $3,276-$5,912($468-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $252 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $3,056 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $168 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $182 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Louisville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Louisville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Louisville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Louisville for a week is $3,056-$15,539($437-$2,220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $151 to $248 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $955 to $1,803 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Louisville for a week is $5,068-$19,078($724-$2,725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $302 to $496 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,910 to $3,606 for first class
Lodging: $174 to $381 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $10,136-$30,956($1,448-$4,422 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $604 to $992 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,820 to $7,212 for first class
Lodging: $348 to $762 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Louisville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Louisville is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Louisville 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.
Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville.
Flight Costs to Louisville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $909 average in late July to a low of $552 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Louisville our data includes 508 originating airports, and 110 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Louisville from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,841 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 $193.
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 Louisville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $357, so you can easily save about 65% 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 Louisville can easily cost $470 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $32 per person. Private tours can cost $950 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.