The average price of a 7-day trip to Mena is $1,599 for a solo traveler, $2,872 for a couple, and $5,384 for a family of 4. Mena hotels range from $59 to $267 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) are between $596 and $842 per person for economy flights and $1,870 to $2,642 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $104 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 Mena, AR, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FSM and stay in a Mena hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Mena is usually mid to late September.
Average Mena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Mena for a week is $1,176-$2,320($168-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $104 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Mena for a week is $2,252-$4,058($322-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $208 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $125 to $153 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Mena for a week is $3,816-$6,988($545-$998 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $416 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,696 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $175 to $230 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Mena
How cheap can you make a vacation to Mena? The cheapest trip to Mena is about $125 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 $140 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 $50.
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 Mena for a week is $878-$2,062($125-$295 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $424 to $674 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mena for a week is $1,456-$3,044($208-$435 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $848 to $1,348 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mena for a week is $2,912-$5,440($416-$777 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,696 to $2,696 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Mena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Mena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Mena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Mena for a week is $2,406-$10,070($344-$1,439 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $929 to $1,867 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Mena for a week is $4,014-$13,540($573-$1,934 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,858 to $3,734 for first class
Lodging: $133 to $267 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mena for a week is $8,028-$24,440($1,147-$3,491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,716 to $7,468 for first class
Lodging: $266 to $534 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Mena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Mena is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mena 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.
Mena 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 Mena 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 Mena.
Flight Costs to Mena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $842 average in late July to a low of $596 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $478. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Mena our data includes 209 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mena from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $252.
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 Mena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $246, so you can easily save about 41% 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 Mena can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $667 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.