The average price of a 7-day trip to Minden is $1,648 for a solo traveler, $2,960 for a couple, and $5,549 for a family of 4. Minden hotels range from $64 to $292 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) are between $523 and $779 per person for economy flights and $1,641 to $2,445 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $84 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 Minden, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SHV and stay in a Minden hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 16th to May 6th
- May 28th to June 10th
- August 13th to November 18th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Minden is usually mid to late September.
Average Minden Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Minden for a week is $1,257-$2,429($180-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Minden for a week is $2,264-$3,874($323-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $156 to $190 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Minden for a week is $3,936-$6,752($562-$965 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $266 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Minden
How cheap can you make a vacation to Minden? The cheapest trip to Minden is about $124 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 $280 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 Minden for a week is $867-$2,837($124-$405 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $701 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Minden for a week is $1,410-$3,874($201-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,402 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $280 to $300 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Minden for a week is $2,820-$6,848($403-$978 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $2,804 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $420 to $450 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Minden cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Minden Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Minden.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Minden for a week is $2,535-$9,232($362-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $168 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $923 to $1,816 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Minden for a week is $4,200-$12,224($600-$1,746 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $336 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,846 to $3,632 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $292 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $1,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Minden for a week is $8,400-$21,328($1,200-$3,047 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $672 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,692 to $7,264 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $584 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Minden Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Minden is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Minden 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.
Minden 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 Minden 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 Minden.
Flight Costs to Minden
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $779 average in mid December to a low of $523 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $435. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Minden our data includes 254 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Minden from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,165 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Orlando Sanford International (SFB) in Sanford, FL (the United States) at an average of just $227.
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 Minden, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $256, 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 Minden can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $727 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.