The average price of a 7-day trip to Metairie is $1,589 for a solo traveler, $2,854 for a couple, and $5,350 for a family of 4. Metairie hotels range from $61 to $278 per night with an average of $94, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are between $614 and $964 per person for economy flights and $1,927 to $3,025 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $112 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 Metairie, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MSY and stay in a Metairie hotel:
- January 15th to February 11th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Metairie is usually early to mid September.
Average Metairie Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Metairie for a week is $1,249-$2,484($178-$355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $112 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $800 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Metairie for a week is $2,422-$4,396($346-$628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $224 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,600 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $115 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Metairie for a week is $4,036-$7,716($577-$1,102 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $448 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,200 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $230 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Metairie
How cheap can you make a vacation to Metairie? The cheapest trip to Metairie is about $99 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $54.
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 Metairie for a week is $693-$1,488($99-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $412 to $800 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 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 Metairie for a week is $1,266-$2,610($181-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $824 to $1,600 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $61 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 Metairie for a week is $2,460-$5,220($351-$746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,648 to $3,200 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $122 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 Metairie cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Metairie Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Metairie.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Metairie for a week is $2,801-$9,726($400-$1,389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $107 to $202 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,224 to $2,264 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Metairie for a week is $4,774-$13,404($682-$1,915 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $214 to $404 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,448 to $4,528 for first class
Lodging: $138 to $278 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Metairie for a week is $9,548-$23,178($1,364-$3,311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $428 to $808 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,896 to $9,056 for first class
Lodging: $276 to $556 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $784 to $1,411 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Metairie Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Metairie is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Metairie 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.
Metairie 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 Metairie 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 Metairie.
Flight Costs to Metairie
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $964 average in early January to a low of $614 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $620. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Metairie our data includes 701 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Metairie from an airport like Husein Sastranegara (BDO) in Bandung (Indonesia) for an average $8,436 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 $210.
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 Metairie, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $349, so you can easily save about 57% 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 Metairie can easily cost $350 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $693 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.