The average price of a 7-day trip to Meridian is $1,378 for a solo traveler, $2,475 for a couple, and $4,640 for a family of 4. Meridian hotels range from $52 to $236 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $360 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Key Field Airport (MEI) are between $572 and $922 per person for economy flights and $1,795 to $2,893 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $75 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 Meridian, MS, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MEI and stay in a Meridian hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 21st to June 17th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of September 24th and October 1st)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Meridian is usually early to mid January.
Average Meridian Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Meridian for a week is $1,102-$1,942($157-$277 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Meridian for a week is $2,104-$3,500($301-$500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $85 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Meridian for a week is $3,334-$6,556($476-$937 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $97 to $119 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Meridian
How cheap can you make a vacation to Meridian? The cheapest trip to Meridian is about $116 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 $200 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 $43.
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 Meridian for a week is $813-$2,464($116-$352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $415 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Meridian for a week is $1,368-$3,548($195-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $830 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $200 to $230 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Meridian for a week is $2,736-$6,406($391-$915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,660 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $320 to $345 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Meridian cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Meridian Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Meridian.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Meridian for a week is $2,354-$7,700($336-$1,100 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $135 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,162 to $2,003 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Meridian for a week is $4,006-$10,648($572-$1,521 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $270 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,324 to $4,006 for first class
Lodging: $117 to $236 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $360 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Meridian for a week is $8,012-$18,920($1,145-$2,703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $540 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,648 to $8,012 for first class
Lodging: $234 to $472 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $576 to $1,188 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Meridian Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Meridian is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Meridian 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.
Meridian 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 Meridian 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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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Meridian.
Flight Costs to Meridian
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $922 average in mid December to a low of $572 in early to mid January. Median flight price is $471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Meridian our data includes 68 originating airports, and 38 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Meridian from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,071 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $257.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Meridian, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $350, so you can easily save about 61% 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 Meridian can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $589 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.