The average price of a 7-day trip to Memphis is $1,058 for a solo traveler, $1,900 for a couple, and $3,562 for a family of 4. Memphis hotels range from $34 to $157 per night with an average of $46. Average worldwide flight costs to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) are between $665 and $861 per person for economy flights and $2,087 to $2,702 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $29 to $49 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, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to AMA and stay in a Memphis hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to May 6th (except the week of April 2nd)
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
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 $938-$1,397($134-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $706 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $1,600-$2,446($229-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,412 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $58 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $3,200-$4,892($457-$699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $116 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Memphis
How cheap can you make a vacation to Memphis? The cheapest trip to Memphis is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $28.
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 $718-$1,092($103-$156 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $459 to $706 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $1,268-$1,980($181-$283 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $918 to $1,412 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $34 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $2,536-$3,960($362-$566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,836 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $68 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy 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 $2,230-$3,584($319-$512 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,377 to $2,026 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $157 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Memphis for a week is $3,992-$6,226($570-$889 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,754 to $4,052 for first class
Lodging: $78 to $157 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Memphis for a week is $7,984-$12,452($1,141-$1,779 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,508 to $8,104 for first class
Lodging: $156 to $314 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Memphis Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Memphis is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Memphis due to a lack of competition. 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Memphis.
Flight Costs to Memphis
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $861 average in mid December to a low of $665 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $502. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Memphis our data includes 178 originating airports, and 62 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Memphis from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,407 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like George Bush Intercontinental/Houston (IAH) in Houston, TX (the United States) at an average of just $253.
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 Memphis, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $196, so you can easily save about 29% 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 $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $392 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.