The average price of a 7-day trip to Madison is $1,268 for a solo traveler, $2,277 for a couple, and $4,269 for a family of 4. Madison hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) are between $542 and $808 per person for economy flights and $1,701 to $2,536 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $70 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, MS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAN and stay in a Madison hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- 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 mid to late September.
Average Madison Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Madison for a week is $1,062-$1,748($152-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 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 $2,052-$3,208($293-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $102 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $80 to $98 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Madison for a week is $3,504-$5,768($501-$824 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $204 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $147 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 $112 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 $42.
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 $787-$1,819($112-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $646 for economy
Lodging: $42 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 Madison for a week is $1,322-$2,738($189-$391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,292 for economy
Lodging: $42 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 Madison for a week is $2,644-$4,936($378-$705 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,584 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy 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 $2,453-$11,805($350-$1,686 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $133 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,177 to $1,550 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 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 $4,204-$14,286($601-$2,041 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $164 to $266 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,354 to $3,100 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Madison for a week is $8,408-$22,980($1,201-$3,283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $328 to $532 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,708 to $6,200 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,036 to $2,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Madison Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Madison is about average 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 $808 average in mid December to a low of $542 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $438. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Madison our data includes 290 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Madison from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,096 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 $247.
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 49% 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 $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $588 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.