The average price of a 7-day trip to Madison is $1,764 for a solo traveler, $3,168 for a couple, and $5,939 for a family of 4. Madison hotels range from $67 to $304 per night with an average of $118, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) are between $553 and $819 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,570 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $84 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 Madison, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TLH and stay in a Madison hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the week of March 5th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Madison is usually early to mid September.
Average Madison Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Madison for a week is $1,240-$2,622($177-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $183 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Madison for a week is $2,288-$4,152($327-$593 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $112 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $183 to $223 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Madison for a week is $3,940-$7,008($563-$1,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $224 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $293 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Madison
How cheap can you make a vacation to Madison? The cheapest trip to Madison is about $129 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 $160 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 $56.
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 Madison for a week is $905-$2,193($129-$313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Madison for a week is $1,474-$3,246($211-$464 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Madison for a week is $2,948-$5,808($421-$830 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,784 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Madison cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Madison Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Madison.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Madison for a week is $2,665-$15,461($381-$2,209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,087 to $1,629 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $304 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 Madison for a week is $4,424-$18,322($632-$2,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,174 to $3,258 for first class
Lodging: $151 to $304 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 Madison for a week is $8,848-$30,344($1,264-$4,335 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,348 to $6,516 for first class
Lodging: $302 to $608 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,150 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Madison Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Madison is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Madison 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.
Madison 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 Madison 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Madison.
Flight Costs to Madison
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $819 average in late December to a low of $553 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $506. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Madison our data includes 340 originating airports, and 83 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Madison from an airport like Port Harcourt (PHC) in Port Harcourt (Nigeria) for an average $6,268 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 $235.
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 Madison, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $267, so you can easily save about 48% 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 Madison can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $758 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.