The average price of a 7-day trip to Louisville is $1,334 for a solo traveler, $2,396 for a couple, and $4,492 for a family of 4. Louisville hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are between $548 and $870 per person for economy flights and $1,720 to $2,730 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $66 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, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TYS and stay in a Louisville hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
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 $1,161-$1,899($166-$271 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $783 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 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 $2,214-$3,318($316-$474 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,566 for economy
Lodging: $79 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $3,552-$6,036($507-$862 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $3,132 for economy
Lodging: $158 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $134 to $164 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 $110 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 $44.
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 $769-$1,956($110-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $365 to $783 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 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 $1,274-$3,012($182-$430 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $730 to $1,566 for economy
Lodging: $44 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $2,548-$5,574($364-$796 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,460 to $3,132 for economy
Lodging: $88 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy 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 $2,056-$8,962($294-$1,280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $767 to $1,605 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 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 $3,404-$11,540($486-$1,649 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,534 to $3,210 for first class
Lodging: $118 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Louisville for a week is $6,808-$19,888($973-$2,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $332 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,068 to $6,420 for first class
Lodging: $236 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,596 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Louisville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Louisville is about average 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 $870 average in late July to a low of $548 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Louisville our data includes 464 originating airports, and 106 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Louisville from an airport like Wattay International (VTE) in Vientiane (Laos) for an average $6,434 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 $181.
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 $322, so you can easily save about 59% 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 $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $592 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.