The average price of a 7-day trip to Memphis is $1,461 for a solo traveler, $2,624 for a couple, and $4,919 for a family of 4. Memphis hotels range from $69 to $205 per night with an average of $132, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Memphis International Airport (MEM) are between $600 and $895 per person for economy flights and $1,883 to $2,809 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $88 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 Memphis, TN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEM and stay in a Memphis hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 26th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Memphis is usually mid to late September.
Average Memphis Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Memphis for a week is $1,254-$2,241($179-$320 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $725 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $2,488-$3,922($355-$560 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $150 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $3,864-$7,164($552-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $204 to $300 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $152 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Memphis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Memphis? The cheapest trip to Memphis is about $97 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% 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 $55.
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 Memphis for a week is $681-$1,503($97-$215 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $379 to $725 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $1,242-$2,592($177-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $758 to $1,450 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $69 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $2,412-$5,184($345-$741 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $208 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,516 to $2,900 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $138 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Memphis cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Memphis Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Memphis.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Memphis for a week is $2,956-$8,513($422-$1,216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $130 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $2,139 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $4,874-$12,010($696-$1,716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $260 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,016 to $4,278 for first class
Lodging: $173 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $9,748-$21,008($1,393-$3,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $520 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,032 to $8,556 for first class
Lodging: $346 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,170 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Memphis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Memphis is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Memphis 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.
Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis.
Flight Costs to Memphis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $895 average in late July to a low of $600 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Memphis our data includes 517 originating airports, and 127 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Memphis from an airport like Monrovia Roberts International (ROB) in Monrovia (Liberia) for an average $4,722 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $158.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Memphis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $295, 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 Memphis can easily cost $390 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $782 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.